Project: Kraken

Project Sponsor: Noah Benjamin

Project Lead: Ursula Buchla

Purpose:

To reduce magmatic pressure in the mantle by drilling volcanic vents, thus reducing resistance for the Leviathan team.

Scope:

  • Direct communication with Leviathan team

  • Increase/decrease ventilation as necessary to maintain proper magmatic pressure

  • Magma containment

Initial drawings for Kraken design

The Effect on the Melting Point of the Earth's Mantle due to Pressure Reduction

Research and References:

  • Kola Superdeep Borehole - Pechengsky, Russia

  • Project Mohole - Pacific Ocean, off Guadelupe Island, Mexico

  • Chikyū - Japan

  • Sidoarjo Mud Flow - East Java, Indonesia