The Real Reason Our Planet’s Deepest Hole Was Sealed

Project Mohole

The US took the lead in 1958 by launching Project Mohole. The project’s location was close to Guadalupe, Mexico. It included a team of expert engineers where they conducted drilling operations through the Pacific Ocean bed.

Project Mohole

Touching the Mantle

This team of engineers was able to get down to an impressive depth of over 600 feet. However, Project Mohole was ultimately shelved after 8 years. The Americans were unable to locate the mantle.

Touching The Mantle