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The image shows a long, narrow corridor inside what appears to be an underground concrete facility. The walls and ceiling are made of unpainted, rough concrete, giving the space a stark and utilitarian appearance. Along the left side of the hallway, several heavy metal doors are visible; some are open, revealing dark interiors. These doors have reinforced frames and metal bars or locking mechanisms, suggesting they were designed for secure or protective purposes.
The floor is plain and worn, and the lighting is dim, casting soft shadows along the corridor. On the right wall, a few metal brackets or hooks are mounted, though their purpose is unclear. The corridor extends into the distance, ending in deeper shadow, creating a sense of depth and confinement.
Overall, the setting resembles a Cold War–era shelter, bunker, or other fortified underground installation.

The image shows a long, narrow corridor inside what appears to be an underground concrete facility. The walls and ceiling are made of unpainted, rough concrete, giving the space a stark and utilitarian appearance. Along the left side of the hallway, several heavy metal doors are visible; some are open, revealing dark interiors. These doors have reinforced frames and metal bars or locking mechanisms, suggesting they were designed for secure or protective purposes.
The floor is plain and worn, and the lighting is dim, casting soft shadows along the corridor. On the right wall, a few metal brackets or hooks are mounted, though their purpose is unclear. The corridor extends into the distance, ending in deeper shadow, creating a sense of depth and confinement.
Overall, the setting resembles a Cold War–era shelter, bunker, or other fortified underground installation.

Germany's unusable bunkers reveals issues in emergency prep

Germany's unusable bunkers reveals issues in emergency prep

Around 600 public shelters in Germany are not ready for use. What should people do in an emergency?

An aerial shot of the Amazon, part of it is logged and the ground is red and yellow.

An aerial shot of the Amazon, part of it is logged and the ground is red and yellow.

How protecting nature could make the world safer

How protecting nature could make the world safer

Biodiversity loss could disrupt the global food supply, but financial solutions are emerging.

A snow-covered wooden cabin with triangular window amid a snowy pine forest under crescent moon, a heat pump is visible alongside the facade

A snow-covered wooden cabin with triangular window amid a snowy pine forest under crescent moon, a heat pump is visible alongside the facade

Yes, heat pumps really work in freezing cold weather

Yes, heat pumps really work in freezing cold weather

People are increasingly using heat pumps to warm their homes. The devices save money and are good for the environment.

A woman tea plantation worker plucks tea leaves at an estate in Badulla, Sri Lanka

A woman tea plantation worker plucks tea leaves at an estate in Badulla, Sri Lanka

How 200-year-old tea leaves could secure the future of tea

How 200-year-old tea leaves could secure the future of tea

As climate change threatens tea harvests, scientists are studying 200-year-old leaves to breed more resilient crops.

DW REV | 2026 | Elektrofahrzeuge im Winter und Tipps für kaltes Wetter

DW REV | 2026 | Elektrofahrzeuge im Winter und Tipps für kaltes Wetter

Why EVs are perfect for winter!

Why EVs are perfect for winter!

Contrary to all preconceptions, electric cars are particularly suited to cold and snowy weather.

Cars and trees seen on a flooded piazza in Italy

Cars and trees seen on a flooded piazza in Italy

Southern Europe takes another extreme weather battering

Southern Europe takes another extreme weather battering

Emergency services, stretched thin, are struggling to cope as powerful storms sweep across Portugal, Spain and Italy.

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A view of Earth's stratosphere from space. The sun is rising behind the globe.

A view of Earth's stratosphere from space. The sun is rising behind the globe.

Why scientists warn of privately funded geoengineering

As the climate crisis intensifies, interest in solar engineering is rising — including that of private investors.

A Ukrainian humanitarian worker speaks to a village resident. The landscape surrounding them is covered in snow.

A Ukrainian humanitarian worker speaks to a village resident. The landscape surrounding them is covered in snow.

Cold weather, Russian attacks force Ukrainians to evacuate

Aid workers are trying to persuade people to leave while they can. DW followed one such operation in Zaphorizhzhia.

Sun going down in Germany above wind power park

Sun going down in Germany above wind power park

US withdrawal from Paris Agreement comes into effect

A decade from the landmark climate treaty renewables are growing but so are CO2 levels.

fires blaze on the edge of a town

fires blaze on the edge of a town

Australians are changing their response to wildfires

As Australia suffers more catastrophic wildfires, DW's Stuart Braun says locals are getting out while they can.

A person rides a bicycle through floods

A person rides a bicycle through floods

Catastrophic US floods linked to hotter climate

Rising temperatures and extreme rainfall might not seem connected, but they often are. Here's how.

A woman looks at houses damaged by storm surges after Typhoon Fung-wong hit the coast of Bonuan City, Pangasinan, Philippines, November 10, 2025

A woman looks at houses damaged by storm surges after Typhoon Fung-wong hit the coast of Bonuan City, Pangasinan, Philippines, November 10, 2025

Tropical cyclones: Why are some countries more at risk?

Some countries such as the Philippines are often hit by tropical storms. Why is that?

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