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Judi Lynn

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Fri Mar 18, 2016, 06:13 PM Mar 2016

This man spent 12 years digging a home that's 63 feet underground in Costa Rica—here's what it looks

This man spent 12 years digging a home that's 63 feet underground in Costa Rica—here's what it looks like inside

Talia Avakian
Mar. 17, 2016, 12:02 PM

Manuel Barrantes has spent 12 years building his subterranean home in Costa Rica.

The house goes up to 63 feet deep underground and contains tunnels that stretch for thousands of feet.

Digging through red soil and volcanic rock, Barrantes created the house to protect him and his family from noise pollution and the effects of climate change.

Recently, a Reuters photographer captured stunning photographs of Barrantes' underground world, which you can actually tour.

Scroll down to see what the fascinating house looks like.

More:
http://www.businessinsider.com/man-builds-underground-home-2016-3

Environment & Energy:
http://www.democraticunderground.com/112798420

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This man spent 12 years digging a home that's 63 feet underground in Costa Rica—here's what it looks (Original Post) Judi Lynn Mar 2016 OP
Great idea unless the area is prone to flooding Auggie Mar 2016 #1
Umm, nothing to shore up the walls. NV Whino Mar 2016 #2
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