China's "Shenditake 1" borehole in Xinjiang's Tarim Basin reached 10,000 meters, a breakthrough in deep-Earth exploration.

China's landmark deep-Earth borehole drilling in Xinjiang's Tarim Basin reached 10,000 meters, marking a breakthrough in the country's deep-Earth exploration. The "Shenditake 1" borehole, designed to exceed 10,000 meters, is China's first scientific exploration borehole with this depth. The borehole has penetrated 13 continental strata and is expected to reach 11,100 meters upon completion.

March 04, 2024
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