Tunnel Collection (#82)

Artwork of a wormhole, a tunnel through space-time

Information superhighway, computer artwork
Information superhighway, conceptual computer artwork. Data discs flying along a tunnel

Underwater tunnel, artwork
Underwater tunnel. Computer artwork of an underwater tunnel. The tunnel, which is neutrally buoyant, remains secured in place by vertical tethers attached to floating pontoons (not seen)

Metal ore mine. Workers and excavation machinery in an underground tunnel at a metal ore mine. This is the Oktyabrsky polymetallic ore mine in Talnakh, in northern Siberia, Russia

Underground railway construction work. Workers and surveyors constructing an underground railway tunnel. This is part of the Strogino train station on the Arbatsko-Pokrovskaya line of the Moscow

Coal mining in the Kuznetsk Basin, Western Siberia, Russia. This coal basin covers an area of approximately 26, 000 square kilometres

Train tunnel construction. Construction workers inside a tunnel section for an underground railway. Rails have been used to bring construction materials to the building site

Miners and their wives, 19th century
Miners and their wives, 19th-century artwork. The role of women in coal mining varied over time from country to country. By 1842, women and children were banned from working in coal mines in the UK

Coal mine fire, 19th century
Coal mine fire. 19th-century artwork of a team of firefighters trying to extinguish a fire in a coal mine. They are using a fire extinguisher that is designed to use water charged under pressure with

Miners in a timbered tunnel. Historical artwork of workers in a 19th century mine, loading debris and rocks onto a wagon. Timber was used in mines to support the roof

Wormhole. Conceptual computer artwork of a tunnel, representing a wormhole. Wormholes are a possible solution to Einsteins equations that describe the properties of space-time

Colourscape interior. Colourscape is an exhibit consisting of around 100 walk-in inflatable sculptures or chambers. Each chamber is lit in different colour combinations

Wormhole entrance, artwork
Wormhole entrance, conceptual computer artwork. Wormholes are a possible solution to Einsteins equations that describe the properties of space-time, the continuum of unified space and time

Carbon nanotube and buckyball, artwork
Carbon nanotube and buckyball. Computer artwork showing the hexagonal carbon structures of a buckyball (yellow) inside a carbon nanotube, or buckytube (grey)

Hyperspace, artwork
Hyperspace, conceptual computer artwork

Wormhole, artwork
Wormhole, conceptual computer artwork. Wormholes are a possible solution to Einsteins equations that describe the properties of space-time, the continuum of unified space and time

Wormhole event, artwork
Wormhole event, conceptual computer artwork. Planets and other space matter being sucked into a wormhole. Wormholes are a possible solution to Einsteins equations that describe the properties of

Multicoloured light ray funnel, artwork

Wildlife corridor bridge
Wildlife corridor across a road. Bridges (or sometimes tunnels) are constructed to enable terrestrial animals to cross man-made barriers, such as roads

Snake tunnel. The fence guides snakes towards the tunnel under the road. This prevents them crossing the road and being killed by cars

Cave formations, Borneo
Cave formations. Limestone stalagmites leaning at various angles in a cave in Borneo due to earthquake activity. This area is in the Drunken Forest Cave, located in Gunung Mulu National Park

Phytokarst rock formation. This type of karst rock formation is created in areas of limestone caves where sunlight is present

Time travelling spacecraft, artwork
Time travelling spacecraft, conceptual computer artwork

Hole in lava tunnel roof
Hole in a lava tunnel roof. Volcanic gases (white) rising from a skylight in a lava tunnel. Molten lava (orange) is seen through this hole in the roof of the lava tunnel

Lava tube, Kilauea volcano, Hawaii
Lava tube in Kilauea volcano, in the Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, Hawaii, USA. Lava tubes form when the surface of a lava flow cools and solidifies, while the interior remains molten

Hindhead Tunnel
The south portals of the Hindhead Tunnel (with lorry tailgating!) on the A3, Surrey. Opened in July 2011, the tunnel passes beneath Hindhead Common and the Devils Punch Bowl

Sewer construction, Israel
Sewer construction. Engineers putting new sewage pipes in place. Photographed in Natanya, Israel

Tunnelling a sewerage pipe
Tunnelling a new underground sewerage pipe under Tel Aviv and the Dan region in Israel. The heavy duty drill bit is being removed at the end of the tunnel

Carbon nanotube, artwork
Carbon nanotube. Computer artwork showing the hexagonal carbon structure of a nanotube, or buckytube

Clash of Titans: Stoke City vs Manchester City (24.3.2012)
Saturday 24th March 2012

Labyrinth spider (Agelena labyrinthica)

Wood-boring insect larva tunneling through a piece of wood. A generic term for this sort of insect is woodworm. The larvae feed for several years on the interior of wooden objects

LEP particle collider, CERN
View of one of the acceleration sections at LEP, the Large Electron-Positron collider. Located at CERN, the European centre for particle physics near Geneva

Quantum tunneling. Computer model of a quantum wavefunction trapped in a deep well (centre). In classical physics, the particle described by this wavefunction doesn t have enough energy to emerge

PEP-II particle collider, SLAC

Cooling tower interior. This is one of the two Tinsley towers built in 1938 as part of the Blackburn Meadows power station. Each one stood over 75 metres tall. Photographed in Sheffield, UK

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

LHC tunnel, CERN
LHC tunnel, composite image. Safety supervisor riding a bicycle along the LHC (large hadron collider) tunnel at CERN (the European particle physics laboratory) near Geneva, Switzerland

JERUSALEM: WINTER. Location of the fifth station of the cross on the Via Dolorosa in Jerusalem, during a snowy winter, early 20th century

The Bund Sightseeing Tunnel under the Hangpu River, Shanghai, China, Asia

DENVER: AIRPORT, c1995. Train providing service to concourses at Denver International Airport, Denver, Colorado. Photographed c1995

COUNT OF MONTE CRISTO, 1934. Robert Donat in the title role in a scene from the film The Count of Monte Cristo, 1934

Stoke City vs Aston Villa: A Holiday Clash at the Bet365 Stadium (December 26, 2011)
Monday 26th December 2011

Railroad tunnel under construction
Portal of a railroad tunnel under construction, 1800s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Digging a railroad tunnel
Workers building a railroad tunnel, 1800s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Road ascending Scotts Bluff, Nebraska
Road and tunnel to the top of Scotts Bluff overlooking the Oregon Trail, Scotts Bluff National Monument, Nebraska. Digital photograph

Chevrolet Corvette Le Mans USA

Streaky lights in tunnel RF 2000s current contemporary moving

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"Tunneling Through Time: A Journey into the Depths" Step into a world of hidden wonders and mysterious passages as we explore the captivating concept of tunnels. From engineering marvels to historical landmarks, these subterranean pathways have shaped our past and continue to intrigue us today. In the realm of science, a Schlieren photograph captures the elegance of a Concorde model gracefully gliding through a wind tunnel. This snapshot unveils the intricate artistry behind aerodynamics, where innovation meets precision. Travel back in time to 1885 when Box Station emerged as an architectural gem. Nestled within its charming walls lies a secret passage that once echoed with bustling activity, transporting passengers from one destination to another with seamless efficiency. Delve even deeper into history and discover the coal mines of England in the 1850s. These underground labyrinths were not only crucial for fueling industrial progress but also symbolized resilience and determination amidst challenging conditions faced by hardworking miners. Venturing beneath bustling city streets, we encounter an Underground Tube Train hurtling through darkened tunnels. As commuters rush towards their destinations, they become part of an interconnected web that keeps cities alive day after day. For thrill-seekers seeking excitement on "The Ghost Train, " laughter intertwines with adrenaline as travelers embark on this spine-tingling journey through twists and turns. Brace yourself for unexpected surprises lurking around every corner. During World War I, Bruce Bairnsfather's poignant cartoon "A Miner Success" immortalizes the bravery and camaraderie shared among coal miners who tunneled deep beneath enemy lines – heroes whose contributions often went unnoticed but were vital to victory. Marvel at Brunel's ingenious tunnelling shield – an invention that revolutionized construction techniques during his era. This remarkable device paved the way for ambitious projects like The Thames Tunnel between Wapping and Rotherhithe – an engineering triumph connecting two sides of London's iconic river.