Publisher's Synopsis
Drilling Thru The Earth's Crust is a scientific study conducted by the National Research Council exploring the possibility and practicality of drilling a hole all the way through the Earth's crust to the Mohorovicic Discontinuity (also known as the Moho). The Moho is the boundary between the Earth's crust and the mantle, located approximately 5 to 10 kilometers below the ocean floor and 20 to 90 kilometers below the continents.The book discusses the scientific reasons for drilling to the Moho, including the potential for new discoveries about the Earth's composition and geology, as well as the practical challenges and risks associated with such an endeavor. The study examines the various drilling technologies that could be used, the potential environmental impacts, and the costs and funding required for such a project.The book also includes a history of previous attempts to drill through the Earth's crust, including the famous Kola Superdeep Borehole in Russia, which reached a depth of 12 kilometers before being abandoned due to technical difficulties.Overall, Drilling Thru The Earth's Crust provides a comprehensive overview of the scientific and logistical considerations involved in drilling a hole to the Moho, and offers valuable insights into the potential benefits and challenges of such a project.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
