Labs that let you experience extreme climates
Updated 10:23, 06-Dec-2018
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Two unique laboratories have opened in Italy that let visitors experience extreme climate conditions. /VCG photo

Two unique laboratories have opened in Italy that let visitors experience extreme climate conditions. /VCG photo

From blizzards to blistering heat, you can experience all under one roof. /VCG photo

From blizzards to blistering heat, you can experience all under one roof. /VCG photo

TerraXCube, the creator of these labs, said that the labs can stimulate extreme weather conditions in a safe and controlled environment. /VCG photo

TerraXCube, the creator of these labs, said that the labs can stimulate extreme weather conditions in a safe and controlled environment. /VCG photo

Air pressure, humidity and solar radiation can be recreated in the labs, each consisting of four chambers and one large cube. /VCG photo

Air pressure, humidity and solar radiation can be recreated in the labs, each consisting of four chambers and one large cube. /VCG photo

According to Christian Steurer, director of TerraXcube, small chambers are as cold as the Alps while the larger ones can stimulate weather conditions that prevail on top of Mount Qomolangma. /VCG photo

According to Christian Steurer, director of TerraXcube, small chambers are as cold as the Alps while the larger ones can stimulate weather conditions that prevail on top of Mount Qomolangma. /VCG photo

The researchers aim to study the influence of different climatic conditions on humans through environmental simulation, which could help mountaineers, rescue operators and farmers working in extreme climate conditions. /VCG photo

The researchers aim to study the influence of different climatic conditions on humans through environmental simulation, which could help mountaineers, rescue operators and farmers working in extreme climate conditions. /VCG photo