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SUBTERRANEAN STRUCTURE

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An artificial feature located beneath ground level. Use specific term where known.

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Term Note
MINE An excavation made in the earth for the purpose of digging out metallic ores, coal, salt, precious stones and other minerals. Use specific term where known.
SOUTERRAIN A subterranean or partly subterranean chamber or passage. Often associated with an above ground structure.

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