Ship that survived Japan’s huge tsunami sets drilling record

GQ's research vessel, costing $526 million, set a record for the deepest undersea hole drilled by a research ship. It features riser technology, enhancing stability and depth capability. The mission aimed to drill through Earth's crust near Hama Matsu but was halted at 3250 meters due to collapsing holes.

What significant event occurred a year before the GQ research vessel set its drilling record?

• The ship was upgraded with new technology.

• The ship was launched.

• The ship was damaged by a tsunami.

• The ship was decommissioned.

What is the primary advantage of using riser technology on the GQ research vessel?

• It stabilizes the drill system for deeper drilling.

• It allows the ship to carry more equipment.

• It increases the speed of drilling.

• It reduces the cost of drilling.

Where did the GQ research vessel attempt to drill through the Earth's crust?

• East of Kyoto

• North of Tokyo

• South of Hama Matsu

• West of Osaka

What was the intended depth of the drill into the sea floor?

• 4200 meters

• 5200 meters

• 6200 meters

• 3200 meters

Why did the drilling operation have to stop at 3250 meters?

• The drill hole kept collapsing.

• The weather conditions worsened.

• The ship ran out of fuel.

• The drill bit broke.