Subterranean Collection (#11)

Cave Spider (Meta bourneti) adult, with cocoon in cave, Italy, july

Cave Spider (Meta bourneti) adult, on web in cave, Italy, july

European Cave Spider (Meta menardi) egg cocoon with spiderlings ready to hatch inside, hanging in cave, with adult female in background, Italy, january

European Cave Spider (Meta menardi) adult female, on web in cave, Italy

Red-sided garter snakes (Thamnophis sirtalis parietalis) in spring, emerging from hibernation. These snakes are in Manitoba, Canada

Water on Mars. Cutaway artwork of a section of the Martian crust showing water ice (blue) trapped in cracks below the surface. Mars is a barren planet of rock and has no liquid water

Davy testing his mining lamp
Humphry Davy. Artwork of the British chemist Humphry Davy (1778-1829) testing his miners safety lamp in a mine. Several miners had been killed when their torches ignited pockets of methane in mines

Subduction zone processes. Cutaway artwork showing the geological processes that occur at a subduction zone between two tectonic plates

Rock formation and erosion cycle. Cutaway artwork showing the cycle by which rocks are formed and eroded. At top, volcanic activity forms new rock on the Earths surface as molten rock (lava)

Quantum entanglement tunnel
Quantum entanglement experiment. Quantum physicist Robert Ursin in a tunnel under the River Danube during a quantum entanglement experiment

Tomato plant (Solanum lycopersicum). Aerial parts and root system of a young tomato plant

Removing Rock from a Tunnel
Three construction workers use pneumatic drills to remove rock from around a large pipe in an underground tunnel. Photograph by Heinz Zinram

Poster advertising the Betharram Grottos
Poster for French railways advertising the Betharram Grottos in the Pyrenees, near Pau --a subterranean wonder of the world, not discovered until 1810, and not opened to the public until 1903

Subterranean warfare
Two French engineers are illustrated constructing a mine gallery. During the war tunnels were dug beneath enemy lines and mines placed to destroy enemy positions above

Underground works at junction of Hampstead Road and Euston
Section of the underground works at the junction of Tottenham Court Road and Hampstead Road with Euston Road. The diagram shows the extent of the subterranean works in London by this period

Vietnam Da Nang
(aka Turon or Touraine) - the subterranean Buddhist temple

LOM3883
Underground train, Milan, Lombardy, Italy, Europe

Lake of the Clouds, Carlsbad Caverns National Park, UNESCO World Heritage Site, New Mexico, United States of America, North America

Underground station, Stockholm, Sweden, Scandinavia, Europe

The Buddhist cave temples at Dambulla, in the Sigiriya area, Sri Lanka

Patterns in eroded rocks, Upper Antelope Canyon (Slot Canyon), Page, Arizona, USA

Upper Antelope, a slot canyon, Arizona, United States of America (U.S.A.), North America

Mayakovskaya Metro station, Moscow, Russia, Europe

Laerdalstunnelen, the worlds longest road tunnel at 24.5 km, Aurland, Norway, Scandinavia, Europe

Platform conductor, subway train at rush hour, Shinjuku, Tokyo, Honshu, Japan, Asia

Wine cellar, Chateau Verrazzano, Chianti, Tuscany, Italy, Europe

Metro sign, Rome, Lazio, Italy, Europe

Rock cut reclining statue of the Buddha preparing to enter nirvana, in cave 26, a chaitya in the Buddhist cave site at Ajanta, carved from a gorge in the Waghore River, Ajanta, Maharashtra State

Cellar, wine production, Saarburg, Saar-Valley, Germany, Europe

Entrance to the metro at Abbesses, Montmartre, Paris, France, Europe

Interior of modern Cermy Most metro station, Prague, Czech Republic, Europe

Metro platform, Namesti Republiky, Prague, Czech Republic, Europe

Interior of Shanghai Metro station, Shanghai, China, Asia

Paris Catacombs (Mono)
With flaming torches, sighteers marvel at the subterranean catacombs of Paris

Visiting Paris Catacombs
A guide takes a party of sightseers on a tour of the subterranean catacombs of Paris

TREE-MAN
A Tree-Man from a subterranean planet

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"Exploring the Subterranean Wonders: From Yellow Trains to Underground Caves" Passengers on the platform eagerly await their yellow train, ready to embark on a subterranean journey through the bustling tunnels of London's Circle line. The driver's eye view captures the excitement as the train gracefully enters the tube station, disappearing into the depths of England's capital. But beyond this modern marvel lies a rich history hidden beneath our feet. In Athanasius Kircher's 1664 engraving "Mundus Subeterraneus, " we glimpse an intricate cross-section of Earth, revealing a central core of fire surrounded by mysterious subterranean lakes and rivers. It sparks curiosity about what lies beneath our familiar landscapes. Venturing further underground, we encounter fascinating creatures like the Cave Cricket in Africa. These resilient insects have adapted to thrive in underground caves and tunnels, spreading their presence across different regions. Their existence reminds us that life finds a way even in seemingly inhospitable environments. Traveling across borders, we arrive at Istanbul's Basilica Cistern—a remarkable architectural feat from the 6th century. This subterranean wonder showcases Turkey's ingenuity in constructing vast underground reservoirs that once provided water for its inhabitants. The allure of mining takes us to Botallack in Cornwall, where copper and tin mines delve deep into Earth's crust. These treacherous yet lucrative endeavors shaped local communities and left behind awe-inspiring remnants that stand as testaments to human determination. Jerusalem reveals Hezekiah’s Tunnel—an engineering marvel carved out over two millennia ago. This ancient aqueduct served as a vital water source during biblical times and stands today as an enduring testament to human resourcefulness throughout history. Nature also displays its wonders below ground level—like The Geyser captured by Harry Fenn in 1872—a mesmerizing eruption from within Earth itself; reminding us of nature’s power and the hidden forces that shape our planet.