The Scariest Places On Earth: Centralia Mine

Similar to its more photogenic cousin -- the Door to Hell, found in Uzbekistan -- Centralia earned its spot on this list under similar, though far more dangerous, circumstances. What was once a bustling mining village is now an abandoned ghost town thanks to a deadly fire that’s been burning below its streets since 1962. Because no one wants to admit they made the mistake that turned a quaint community into a literal hellhole, the specifics as to how the mystery blaze began aren’t clear. It’s widely thought that burning trash in a landfill ignited a coal vein from a nearby mine that’s been impossible to snuff out, despite several attempts by local officials. There are only nine residents left in spooky Centralia, and for good reason. In addition to the resulting Silent Hill vibe that now defines its rundown buildings, not to mention noxious fumes that are constantly escaping in to the air, keep in mind that at any given time, the ground could literally open up and swallow you whole. Something about a constant fire burning just under the streets you’re walking on will do that. To be perfectly safe, you’d have to wait about 250 years before visiting, since that’s how long experts estimate the coal fire can keep burning under Centralia.

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