A Dig Towards the Core of the Earth Uncovers a Lot of Scientific Secrets

Project Mohole

In 1957, the US team took the lead in the digging race as they started Project Mohole. The project’s mission was to get a sample of the Earth’s mantle by drilling to the bottom of the ocean in an area off Guadalupe Island, Mexico. The team of engineers were able to drill through the bed of the Pacific Ocean as they were able to reach a depth of 601 feet.

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Project Mohole was funded by the National Science Foundation. However, 8 years into the project, the funding was cut off by the US House of Representatives. Despite starting first, the Americans never got to the mantle.