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UNDERGROUND HOUSES
(COOBER PEDY, AUSTRALIA)

Coober Pedy, a city in South Australia, is known for its
"shelters", special houses built below the Earth's surface.

These quirky underground houses act as an oasis from
summer temperatures, which can reach a sweltering
113 degrees Fahrenheit, and occasional dust storms. That
is why half of the city's residents, as well as a museum, a
church and even a hotel, have preferred to settle in these
underground spaces.

IGLOOS (BAFFIN ISLAND, CANADA)

While not as much
as before, some
outdoor enthusiasts
still use igloos as
temporary shelters.
The igloos, which are
deeply connected
to Inuit history and
culture, are skillfully
built from insulating,
compressed snow.
These ice rooms offer
a warm place to its
inhabitants because they block strong winds and can keep a
small fire.
Today, igloos can be found on Baffin Island, in Canada, and
in other cold places in North America.

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