The Real Reason Our Planet’s Deepest Hole Was Sealed

Published on September 13, 2021
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Unexpected Temperature

The temperatures these researchers experienced in the borehole were more or less as they had expected. However, things changed once they reached 10,000 feet. The temperature was getting hotter and it was becoming a problem for their plans.

Unexpected Temperature

Unexpected Temperature

A Temperature Change

The temperature drastically changed once they had dug up to 10,000 feet. At this time, the temperature had surpassed 356 degrees Fahrenheit. This was 176 degrees Fahrenheit hotter than what the team had expected to encounter.

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A Temperature Change

A Temperature Change