Experts Sealed The World’s Deepest Man-Made Hole Because Of What They Found

Published on 08/02/2021
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Breaking The Record

They had sunk to a depth of 40,230 feet by 1989, breaking the previous record (7.5 miles). This increased their self-confidence. If all goes well, they should be able to go well beyond 44,000 feet by the end of 1990.

Breaking The Record

Breaking The Record

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Something Down There

It was even more impressive when they predicted they’d reach 49,000 feet by 1993. Underneath the remote tundra, however, there was something unexpected. Something that would make them halt their plans for a while.

Something Down There

Something Down There

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