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 HEIGHT-addicted airline pilot has taken pictures of the Dubai from 1,300-feet .
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With the vivid red smoke billowing into the sky amid the misty sand dunes, these are the blissful views provided at the break of dawn at a volcano .
A couple celebrated tying the knot with a spectacular Alice in Wonderland-themed wedding reception .
At first glance it might look like someone has taken their revenge on the makers of those infuriating insurance ads .
THESE BREATH-TAKING photographs show the natural beauty of Iceland's most famous waterfall .
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