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Why are underground homes sometimes used in Iceland?

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Iceland is almost on the Arctic Circle, so the climate there is often extremely cold. The ground is a great insulator with respect to heat.

Adam Jachocki answered Jun 26, 2018

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Because the ground is a good insulator and is comfortable to heat.

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