The gigantic 'gateway to the underworld': Experts say climate change to blame for massive mile long Siberian crater

Over the last few decades, a rapidly growing crater has shaken the Siberian taiga with terrifying 'booms,' causing locals to believe it is the 'Gateway to the Underworld.' 

Since the massive Batagaika Crater opened suddenly toward the end of the last century, it has expanded at a rate of roughly 60 feet each year, now stretching almost a mile long. While it may not actually be a portal to the next life, scientists have their own concerns regarding the 'megaslump,' as it hints at the threats of melting permafrost due to climate change.