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.
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A diver explores the crystal clear waters of the Silfra canyon in southern Iceland, which is the only place on Earth where you can dive or snorkel between two continental plates .
Fetching a tiny carrot and a head-shaped snowball, a red squirrel builds the perfect snowman .
WONDERS of the world have been transformed into their mini-versions in a seven-year round the world adventure .
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A northern potoo shows it is a master of disguise as it perches on a tree stump and blends into the bark .
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A blanket of fog is lit up by the colourful glowing lights of the city below .