China Digs Deep Into Earth's Crust: A Quest for Geoscience Insights

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China Digs Deep Into Earth's Crust: A Quest for Geoscience Insights
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  • China drills 36,418-foot borehole to study Earth's crust.
  • The Shenditake 1 project is in Xinjiang's Tarim Basin.
    • China National Petroleum Corporation leads drilling.
    • In 10 months, depth reached over 32,808 feet.
    • The Kola Borehole in Russia is the deepest at 40,229 feet.
    • Project endures 392°F heat, 130 MPa pressure.
    • Goal: Gain data on Earth's evolution and crust thickness.
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