Coober Pedy, Underground mining town in South Australia.
Located 846 kilometers north of Adelaide, Coober Pedy features residences, hotels, and shops carved into rock formations beneath the surface.
The discovery of opals by Willie Hutchison in 1915 led to the establishment of this mining settlement, with the first post office opening in 1916.
The name Coober Pedy originates from the Aboriginal Kokatha-Barngarla words kupa-piti, translating to whitefellas hole in English.
The underground structures maintain temperatures between 20-25 degrees Celsius throughout the year, providing protection from external temperatures exceeding 40 degrees.
The town produces most of the world's gem-quality opals across its 70 mining fields, with residents conducting their daily activities in subterranean spaces.
Location: South Australia
Inception: 1987
Elevation above the sea: 220 m
GPS coordinates: -29.01667,134.75000
Latest update: March 4, 2025 08:07
The Australian outback features sandstone rocks, canyons, and salt plains. This territory contains geological formations like Uluru, Kata Tjuta, and Kings Canyon. The area includes underground towns, meteor craters, waterfalls, and cave systems. The region also houses rainforest, coral reefs, and wildlife areas.
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