Located in northwestern Russia, there lies a lonely peninsula that has long been a source of tremendous intrigue. Over the course of several decades, scientists have been working on drilling a hole into the planet’s core. With a depth of more than 40,000 feet, the borehole has earned the distinction of being the deepest man-made hole ever dug.
The Unexpected
Then something unexpected happened, and their plans were completely thrown off course. They appeared to be left with little choice except to permanently close the facility. What could have brought such a vigorous search to a crashing halt? There are some surprising answers to these questions that you wouldn’t expect.