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Digging to Earth's Core: Parsons Proposes 12 Mile Shaft
Sir Charles Parsons advocates an international effort to drill a 12 mile deep shaft toward Earth's center funded by a wealthy American donor or global collaboration. The plan envisions granite lining, staged sinking, air locks, and heat management to study crust composition, with experts noting scientific value despite immense technical and cost challenges.
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