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

Published on 08/09/2021
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Abandoning The Project

They opted to cancel the project since they knew the equipment would fail under such conditions. At that time, they had been digging for 22 years.

 

Abandoning The Project

Abandoning The Project

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The Kola Superdeep Borehole

Before sealing off what became known as the Kola Superdeep Borehole, the researchers discovered several interesting items. For starters, they discovered tiny remains of sea plants around four miles deep.

The Kola Superdeep Borehole

The Kola Superdeep Borehole

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