Why Drilling To The Earth's Mantle Is Almost Impossible
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Ever wondered how deep we can dig? This video explores the challenges of deep earth drilling, noting that the deepest hole in the world, the Kola Superdeep Borehole, only scratches the surface. We look at new technologies under development to access geothermal energy and other resources deeper within the planet, pushing the boundaries of earth science. 00:00 - Intro 01:09 - The deepest hole 03:22 - Heat 05:55 - Millimeter wave 11:44 - Pressure 14:54 - Real-world testing 16:55 - What's down there? 18:34 - Earthquakes 20:36 - Economics 27:30 - The maximum depth 31:02 - Credits ------------------------------------------------------ #digging #boreholedrilling #drillinggeology #thelimit MORE EPISODES FROM THE LIMIT: Why Fully Self-Driving Cars Are Almost Impossible https://youtu.be/Kcq0tjmvGOs Why A Mile-High Skyscraper Is Almost Impossible https://youtu.be/9DaEmvKWsEA Why Humans Living In Space Is Almost Impossible https://youtu.be/tFgC7TwuAHU Business Insider is a global newsroom covering business, technology, innovation, and the economy. Visit our homepage for the top stories of the day: https://www.businessinsider.com/?utm_source=youtube Sign up for our newsletters: https://www.businessinsider.com/subscription/newsletter?utm_source=youtube Find Business Insider on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/businessinsider ... on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/businessinsider ... on X: https://x.com/BusinessInsider ... on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@businessinsider
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