Geologists drill 1.2 km into rare rocks from Earth's mantle
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Geologists have drilled deeper than ever into material from the Earth’s mantle – more than three quarters of a mile (1.2 km). The sample gives a glimpse into the geology and even life in a deep world normally beyond our reach.
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Original Title: Geologists drill 1.2 km into rare rocks from Earth’s mantle | Geologists have drilled deeper than ever into material from the Earth’s mantle – more than three quarters of a mile. The sample gives a glimpse into the geology and even life in a deep world normally beyond our reach.