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Kola Superdeep Borehole: A Journey to the Deepest Hole on Earth
In the Murmansk tundra, amidst Soviet ruins, a metal cap conceals the deepest hole ever drilled.
October 13, 2026
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In the Murmansk tundra, amidst Soviet ruins, a metal cap conceals the deepest hole ever drilled.
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