Breaking The Record
Although Lone Star was unable to find what it was looking for, the expedition managed to keep the record for the deepest hole on Earth for another five years. On June 6, 1979, one of the Kola boreholes, known as SG-3, set a new world record by breaking the previous record. By 1983, the nine-inch-wide hole had penetrated an incredible 39,000 feet into the planet’s surface, according to scientists.
Breaking The Record
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After That Milestone
The Kola Peninsula researchers have temporarily suspended their operations as a result of reaching this significant milestone. They took a year off from construction to allow as many people as possible to witness the breathtaking sight that was created.
After That Milestone
