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In this hot town, homes go below ground
Coober Pedy in South Australia is known for opal mining and underground homes called dugouts. Excavated into hillsides, they can include bedrooms, kitchens and bathrooms, with more stable temperatures than surface buildings.
Going underground can simply mean going home.
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