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One of the primary concerns surrounding such an ambitious undertaking includes overcoming the immense water pressures and seismic activity associated with the Mid-Atlantic Ridge, where the average water depth reaches nearly 12,000 feet. The geological activity along this ridge presents ongoing concerns for structural integrity, particularly due to the slight lateral movement that occurs—roughly an inch each year—as tectonic plates shift.
To execute this colossal project, Musk suggests employing Hyperloop technology. The Hyperloop system utilizes passenger pods that glide through low-pressure tubes, drastically reducing air resistance and aiming for speeds that could exceed 3,000 miles per hour to achieve a transit time of under an hour.