The Reason Why Scientists Stopped Digging The Earth’s Deepest Hole Further

Published on 08/10/2021
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Trapped Beneath The Surface

Following the high-pressure theory, they also believed that the pressure created H20, or what we have generally known as water. Hence, the reason why there’s fresh water in these impermeable rocks. Researchers came up with this explanation, but what are your thoughts?

 

Trapped Beneath The Surface

Trapped Beneath The Surface

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Closure And Collapse

When the Soviet Union collapsed, Kola Superdeep Borehole was sealed. The operation was permanently stopped in 1995 because it was declared an environmental threat. However, guests and tourists are allowed to see and visit the neighboring town of the site in Zapolyarny. It is about 5 miles from the borehole. But isn’t it cool that no one has ever broken the record? Up to this day, this is still considered the deepest man-made hole in the world!

Closure And Collapse

Closure And Collapse

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