Kola Super-Deep Borehole Facts

The video explores the Kola super-deep borehole, a Soviet project during the Cold War aimed at drilling deep into the Earth's crust. Despite challenges like high temperatures and equipment failures, the project reached a depth of over 12 kilometers, making it the deepest man-made hole. Although abandoned in 1994, the project yielded significant scientific discoveries, including ancient samples and deep crust water reservoirs. The video concludes with a call to action for viewers to engage with the content.

What was the primary goal of the Kola Super-Deep Borehole project?

• To create a new type of drill

• To find oil reserves

• To reach the center of the Earth

• To see how far man can tunnel into the Earth

Where is the Kola Super-Deep Borehole located?

• Siberia, Russia

• Kola Peninsula, Russia

• Moscow, Russia

• Guadalupe Island, Mexico

What was the USA's deep drilling project called?

• Project Crust

• Project Deep Earth

• Project Moho

• Project Borehole

Why did the USA abandon Project Moho?

• Lack of interest

• Technological limitations

• Spiraling costs

• Political reasons

What was a significant technical challenge faced during the Kola Super-Deep Borehole project?

• High temperatures

• Political interference

• Shortage of manpower

• Lack of funding

How deep did the Kola Super-Deep Borehole reach by 1983?

• 10,000 meters

• 9,583 meters

• 15,000 meters

• 12,000 meters

What was one of the discoveries made from the Kola Super-Deep Borehole project?

• Deep crust water reservoirs

• New types of minerals

• New species of insects

• Underground oil fields

When was the Kola Super-Deep Borehole site closed due to lack of funding?

• 2008

• 1990

• 1994

• 2006

What remains at the Kola Super-Deep Borehole site today?

• A museum

• A research center

• A welded off plate and half falling down buildings

• An active drilling site

How long did it take to dig just over 12 kilometers at the Kola Super-Deep Borehole?

• 10 years

• 20 years

• 15 years

• 25 years