Today, little remains of the once-thriving mining town of Centralia, Pennsylvania.picture alliance/dpa/picture alliance via Getty Images A coal fire has been burning beneath Centralia, Pennsylvania, ...

Some places are just spooky. A long-burning underground coal fire has left Centralia a virtual ghost town. Located in the anthracite coal region in the Appalachian Mountains, the Columbia County town ...

Centralia, once a thriving coal town, was abandoned after a fire began beneath its streets/ AI illustration An American town has been burning underground for more than 60 years. Once a thriving coal ...

Explore Centralia, Pennsylvania, an abandoned town that has been burning underground for over 60 years. This ghost town inspired the movie Silent Hill. Discover what remains of this eerie location.

Russell has a PhD in the history of medicine, violence, and colonialism. His research has explored topics including ethics, science governance, and medical involvement in violent contexts. Russell has ...

In 1983, the US government spent $43 million to relocate residents, but some refused to leave. The town's story inspired the 2006 horror film "Silent Hill." Over 60 years ago, Centralia, Pennsylvania, ...