The World’s Deepest Man-Made Hole Has Been Sealed Shut Because Of What They Found

Reaching The Mantle

They were able to reach a depth of more than 600 feet. Project Mohole, on the other hand, was eventually shelved eight years after its funding was cut. The Americans were unsuccessful in their search for the mantle. Essentially putting the project on a stop.

Reaching The Mantle

The Soviets

After that, it was up to the Soviets to try their luck. A team of scientists began drilling into the crust beneath the Pechengsky District. It was a different approach than what the original researchers had taken.

The Soviets