China's extraordinary endeavor to explore Earth's mysteries has begun with the launch of an unprecedented 11,100-meter drilling project in the harsh Taklamakan Desert. This scientific mission aims to penetrate multiple continental layers dating back to the Cretaceous period, which emerged 145 million years ago. The ambitious project represents one of…
Always had a mild fascination with super deep drilling. Absolutely wild that we know so much about what’s going under the crust, despite the deepest holes going only like 1/2 the way through.
Always had a mild fascination with super deep drilling. Absolutely wild that we know so much about what’s going under the crust, despite the deepest holes going only like 1/2 the way through.