May 28, 2009

Godzilla-maru!

How do you drill several kilometers into the Earth's crust -- at sea, in waters themselves kilometers deep?

The first thing that strikes you when the Chikyu comes into view is the drill derrick, which stands 100m above the deck - the tallest ship-borne rig in the world.

Festooned from it are cables a handspan thick, and huge pieces of yellow machinery, all connected with the core business of sending a drill bit deeper into the Earth than has ever been done at sea.

Article, videos, and more, here.

Posted by David on May 28, 2009 10:09 AM

Comments

thanks for the very nice BBC article about 'CHIKYU'. good to see the 'IN PRAISE OF HAND WORK' confirmed. a.

Posted by: turetschek on May 28, 2009 11:10 AM
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