Trapped Beneath The Surface
After that, impermeable rocks stopped new water from forming beneath the earth’s surface. When the researchers discovered this, this was their explanation. What are your thoughts?
Closure And Collapse
The collapse of the Soviet Union coincided with the closure of the Kola Superdeep Borehole. By 1995, the project had been permanently shut down. It is currently classified as an environmental hazard. Visitors can see relics from the operation in the nearby town of Zapolyarny. It’s about six miles away from the location. Isn’t it amazing that no one has ever broken the record? This means the borehole is still the world’s deepest man-made point!