Coober Pedy, the Australian town built underground to withstand extreme heat • FRANCE 24 English

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As spring temperatures begin to rise in Europe, we see how one town in Australia has been learning to live with extreme heat for the past century. Situated in the middle of the desert, where summer temperatures reach up to 50°C, is Coober Pedy, a town built underground and originally established as a mining centre for opals. Over the past 100 years, residents have adapted to life in this extreme environment, only coming out at night when temperatures drop. Our France 2 colleagues report, with FRANCE 24's Lauren Bain.
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21 май 2024

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@CyborgZeta Месяц назад

Looks kind of comfy. Living underground sounds kind of appealing, honestly.

@lokesh303101 Месяц назад

Have the Grass Cover on the Building Cover that's much Better!

@James-kv6kb Месяц назад

It is so hot and barren out there . There's hardly enough water for the town people already without putting it on grass, you would have angry mobs turning up at your door asking questions

@r.1599 Месяц назад

Hang on, that first guy says the temperature in his place ranges from about 22°C to 27°C, so he doesn't need air conditioning? I know 27°C is a lot less hot than 50°C, but it's still not _cool._

@James-kv6kb Месяц назад

27 being the highest but that would be when it's 50 outside

@robinhodgkinson 27 дней назад

Yeah that is not going to sound “cool” to many. But consider the humidity, or lack of it. In a very dry desert atmosphere mid twenties is quite pleasant. You don’t feel sweaty at all as the moisture on your skin evaporates almost instantly cooling you in the process. I’ve been there once years ago. Quite a quirky town!

@James-kv6kb Месяц назад

I would have thought considering most Americans can't pronounce Australian names they would simply Google a video with people saying the names of the places. Coober Pedy is pronounced with a long e sound peedee