China Antarctic Drilling: China drills 3413 metres through Antarctic ice to reach the hidden waters of Lake Qilin | World News
[ad_1] China has achieved a major milestone in polar exploration, successfully drilling through 3,413 meters of Antarctic ice to reach the area above the Qilin Subglacial Lake. Conducted by the 42nd Antarctic expedition team on February 5, 2026, this feat surpasses the previous global record for hot-water drilling by nearly 900 meters, as noted in…
