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65,000 vertical feet would be expensive and a spectacular record depth. Drill bits and casings would struggle to retain form at 900 degrees F.
by landemva 3y ago
65,000 vertical feet would be expensive and a spectacular record depth. Drill bits and casings would struggle to retain form at 900 degrees F.
- jacknews 3y agoYes, the technology is not there yet. The current record borehole is about 12km, but that was set in the 70s and 80s. One way being researched is to use microwaves: https://www.quaise.energy/ https://www.quaise.energy/ It's probably a better use of 'fusion technology' than actual fusion.