Researchers drilled 402.2 meters into Nam Co, the world's highest saltwater lake in China, for climate change data.

Multinational researchers achieved a record-breaking lake drilling depth of 402.2 meters in Nam Co, the world's highest saltwater lake in China's Xizang Autonomous Region. The core drilling project provides valuable data on climate and environmental changes on the Qinghai-Xizang Plateau over the past million years, advancing scientific understanding and contributing to future climate forecasts.

July 12, 2024
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