Reaching The Mantle
They were able to dive to a depth of more than 600 metres. Because of a reduction in funding, Project Mohole was canceled after eight years of operation. The Americans were unable to locate the mantle.
Reaching The Mantle
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The Soviets
Finally, the Soviets were given the opportunity to strike. A group of experts began drilling into the earth’s crust beneath the Pechengsky District. In contrast to the initial research, this was a new approach to take. Something wasn’t right.
The Soviets