An attempt to drill into the heart of a volcano in the south-west of Iceland is now complete.
Geologists have penetrated 4,659m down, creating the deepest-ever volcanic borehole.
Their aim is to tap into the steam at the bottom of the well to provide a source of geothermal energy.
They recorded temperatures of 427C, but believe the hole will get hotter when they widen it in the coming months.
If it works, maybe the Japanese could do likewise and avoid nuclear and fossil fuel power alike.
(Score: 3, Funny) by Anne Nonymous on Friday February 03 2017, @10:16PM
> If it works, maybe the Japanese could do likewise and avoid nuclear and fossil fuel power alike.
So when is the next Godzilla movie coming out?
(Score: 2) by GreatAuntAnesthesia on Friday February 03 2017, @10:58PM
Hmmm, Godzilla vs Balrog, who would win?
(Score: 1) by Ethanol-fueled on Saturday February 04 2017, @01:33AM
I think Lavos would be a greater concern.
(Score: 2) by rts008 on Saturday February 04 2017, @02:06AM
Gandalf.
(Score: 1, Informative) by Anonymous Coward on Saturday February 04 2017, @02:28AM
FYI, Godzilla is a metaphor for nukes, [telegraph.co.uk] not volcanoes.