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Mar. 25, 2011
Drilling To The Mantle Of The Earth
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| Fifty years ago, scientists attempted to drill deep through ocean crust to the Earth's mantle, an endeavor called 'Project Mohole.' That project failed, but scientists are sharpening their drill bits again. Geologist Damon Teagle talks about what boreholes may reveal about the Earth's formation. |
Produced by Christopher Intagliata, Associate Senior Producer
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Damon Teagle
Professor, University of Southampton
National Oceanography Center, Southampton
Southampton, United Kingdom
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