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What is unusual about Mount Wingen in New South Wales, Australia?

Question #151157. Asked by BigTriviaDawg.
Last updated Jul 07 2024.
Originally posted May 25 2024 8:07 PM.

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It's on fire, and has been for about 6,000 years.

Just beneath the surface is a coal seam which has been smouldering for that length of time. The rate of burning is about one metre of the seam per year.
In its history, the seam has covered a total area of 6.5 km, making it the oldest continuous coal fire in the world.
link https://www.atlasobscura.com/places/burning-mountain
Response last updated by psnz on May 25 2024.
May 25 2024, 8:08 PM
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It's also called the Burning Mountain. Have a look:

link https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OKnNm1vFvrc

Jul 07 2024, 9:04 AM
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