Subterranea (geography)

Subterranea (geography)

Subterranea refers to underground structures, both natural (such as caves) and man-made (such as mines). Some subterranea include:
* Bunker
* Casemate
* Catacombs
* Caves
** Ice caves
* Cave dwellings, Cave house
* Cave temple
* Cellar
* Dungeon
* Dugout (shelter)
* Gallery
* Lava tubes
* Rock cut architecture, rock grave
* Subterranean rivers
* Tunnels (street tunnel, train tunnels)
* Underground city
* Underground lakes
* Underground rapid transit systems
* Wine caves

See also

* Subterranean London
* Seattle Underground


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