It took 19 years to drill 12,262 meters deep. The crust is 30 miles or 50 kilometers deep.
Doing the math:
12,262 meters/19 years = 645.37 meters/year
50 km = 50,000 meters
50,000 meters/645.47 meters/year = 77.47 years
This is assuming technology remains at the current level of mining and drilling.
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The sphere that extends from Earth's core to Earth's crust is known as the mantle. It is the layer of the Earth located between the core and the crust and consists of solid rock that is capable of flowing over long periods of time. The mantle plays a crucial role in the movement of tectonic plates and the convection currents that drive the Earth's geological processes.
The three main layers of the Earth are the crust, mantle, and core. The crust is the outermost layer and is divided into continental and oceanic crust. The mantle lies beneath the crust and is mostly solid rock that flows over long periods of time. The core is the innermost layer and is divided into the outer liquid outer core and the solid inner core.
Fossils are physical evidence of prehistoric life that is preserved in the Earth's crust. These remnants can include the remains of plants, animals, and other organisms that lived long ago, providing valuable insights into the history of life on our planet. The study of fossils helps scientists understand the evolution and biodiversity of life over millions of years.
Oil formation in the Earth's crust typically takes millions of years.
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ores near earth's surface are removed by underground mining as long as they don't cause the mine to collapse as they drill.
Currently we cannot drill to the center of the Earth because no drill could withstand the temperatures in Earth's interior. The deepest hole ever drilled reached a depth of 12,262 meters (40,230 ft) or about 7.6 miles before it stopped working properly due to the heat. Earth has a radius of nearly 4,000 miles. Even if we had a drill that could withstand the temperatures of Earth's core, the outer core is liquid and features active convection currents.
The sphere that extends from Earth's core to Earth's crust is known as the mantle. It is the layer of the Earth located between the core and the crust and consists of solid rock that is capable of flowing over long periods of time. The mantle plays a crucial role in the movement of tectonic plates and the convection currents that drive the Earth's geological processes.
Drill and tap it for what?
No, Earth's crust movement has been occurring for billions of years as part of the process of plate tectonics. The movement of the Earth's crust has shaped the planet's surface and continues to do so over long geological timescales.
You can drill holes in aluminum with a drill as long as you have the proper drill bit. Use a regular drill bit and keep speed moderate.
Yeah you can as long as you make about a 3/4 in slit on the bottom. Drill a hole on top of the slit so it doesn't crack up.
the mantle then the outer core then the inner core