A mining town in Australia’s outback appears to be completely deserted, but its residents have escaped the scorching heat by living in underground caves. The town of Coober Pedy is home to over 1,500 people, as well as hotels, restaurants and churches, all of which are located up to 100ft below ground. “Coober Pedy is renowned for its below-ground residences, called dugouts, which are used to avoid the scorching daytime heat,” says photographer Abigail Varney, who visited the unusual town, located 846km north of Adelaide.
A blanket of fog is lit up by the colourful glowing lights of the city below .
A GLOWING range of greens and blues sweep across the sky in a spectacular display of light .
WITH THEIR adorable big round eyes and fluffy white fur, these baby seals are cute enough to melt any heart .
15-foot-long great white sharks on the hunt, in False Bay, South Africa - SHOCK and awe pictures of 15-foot-long great whites on the hunt will leave you stunned .
THIS is the fascinating abandoned house, complete with mystery portraits and homely items, that has been dubbed - crooked cottage .
With one hand rested on his belly and the other propping his head up, this lazy lizard takes an afternoon break .
Like a scene from a fairytale, THOUSANDS of fireflies create an enchanting glow as they dance in a forest .
MAKING himself at home, this little snail perches happily on top of this frog's head .
Fishermen in Myanmar have perfected an unusual fishing technique by carefully balancing on one leg .
SAILING peacefully across a river in the early morning light, a fisherman in China keeps a 1000 year old tradition alive .
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