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AI Summary
- Soviet scientists drilling in Siberia in 1989 broke through to a hollow cavity at 9 miles deep, unexpected for solid rock structure
- Drill returned glowing red-hot with temperature readings exceeding 1,100 degrees, far beyond the expected 100-150 degrees at that depth
- Strange unexplained sounds emerged from the borehole after equipment was shut down, causing some researchers to abandon the project
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