Descend Into Australia’s Underground Opal Mining Town | Atlas Obscura

Coober Pedy, located in South Australia, calls itself the “opal mining capital of the world.” It’s also a remote and extreme place to live; due to the extreme temperatures of the Australian desert, 70% of the population have chosen to live underground. Since 1915, miners have hunted for opal in the surrounding rocks, and despite the grueling industry, mining continues today. Watch the full video to meet Desrey, one of the few female miners in the town.

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CREDITS:
Directed by:
Ana González

Executive Producers:
Doug Baldinger
Chris Naka

Director of Photography
Mobarak Shah Nazari

Editor:
Aranya Raj Singh

Sound Design
Thèo Serror

Music
“Red Desert 2” by David Khan

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