David Smythe

David Smythe, a Scottish geophysicist from the University of Glasgow, shares his experiences working on the Kola Superdeep Borehole, the deepest man-made hole on Earth. He discusses the ambitious Soviet drilling project aimed at understanding the Earth's crust during the Cold War. Listeners will hear about the collaboration between East and West, the challenges of harsh living conditions, and the high-stakes moments of triumph in the drilling process, including the excitement of recovering lost equipment.