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

Published on 08/09/2021
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Something’s Wrong

As they got closer to the Earth’s core, they came upon something that made them reconsider their objective. This was a game-changer for them. It had a big influence on their research approach. What did they discover?

 

Something's Wrong

Something’s Wrong

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The Unexpected Temperature

Temperatures in the borehole were about as predicted by the researchers. This was true for the first 10,000 feet of the excavation. After that, though, things started to shift.

The Unexpected Temperature

The Unexpected Temperature

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