Scientists Dug The Deepest Hole On Earth But This Broke Their Drill

The Mantle

The thick shell is then replaced by the mantle, an enigmatic inner layer. This deeper layer is responsible for about 40% of the Earth’s mass. This resulted in an interesting excursion for scientists and researchers.

The Mantle

Project Mohole

In 1958, the United States took the lead by launching Project Mohole. It is just a short distance from Guadalupe, Mexico. The project needed a team of engineers to dig into the Pacific Ocean’s bed.

Project Mohole