China Launches Vessel to Drill 11km into Earth’s Mantle – Geology In

China Launches Vessel to Drill 11km into Earth’s Mantle – Geology In

China's recently commissioned deep-ocean drilling vessel, Meng Xiang, has begun operations in previously unexplored regions, drilling to depths of up to 11,000 meters (36,000 feet) beneath the seafloor. Its mission is to penetrate the Earth's crust and reach the Mohorovičić discontinuity—the boundary between the crust and the mantle. This advancement in drilling technology is expected to facilitate the recovery of mantle samples, potentially yie…