First Set Of Problems
It all started with the central cavity. From there, the researchers drilled smaller holes in an attempt to get past the 40,000 feet mark. Everyone, including Dmitri, thought they had been making progress. But then something unexpected happened. While drilling in the deepest hole, the drill bit twisted and broke off. Dimitri was devastated. At the time, all he felt was a sense of demoralizing failure.
This setback meant that they had to face two terrible realities.