New Drilling System For Project Mohole In Pacific
UPI reports a 21,500 ton raft will hover 125 miles northeast of Honolulu for three years to drill six miles into the earth's crust. Engineers use stabilizing columns, underwater propellers, and computer controls to combat waves and drift while testing a turbocorer and a retractable bit.
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