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

Published on 08/10/2021
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The Mantle

The thick shell is then substituted by the mantle, an enigmatic inner layer that is difficult to understand. About 40 percent of the Earth’s mass is contained within this deeper layer of the planet. Consequently, scientists and researchers enjoyed an interesting excursion as a result of this.

 

The Mantle

The Mantle

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Project Mohole

Project Mohole, which was launched in 1958 by the United States, was a pioneering effort. It is only a short distance away from the Mexican city of Guadalupe. The project necessitated the involvement of an engineering team to dig into the Pacific Ocean’s bedrock.

Project Mohole

Project Mohole

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