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China starts drilling 10,000 m borehole for deep-Earth exploration
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China has begun drilling its first borehole of over 10,000 meters for scientific exploration in northeast China's Tarim Basin. With a design depth of 11,100 meters, the borehole is located in the hinterland of the Taklimakan Desert. It represents a landmark in China's deep-Earth exploration.

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