Scientists Drill Record Depth in Tibet's 'Heavenly Lake' for Climate Clues

An international team led by Chinese scientists drilled to a record depth of 510.2 meters in Nam Co, a major lake on the Tibetan Plateau. Over 42 days, they collected 951 meters of core samples. These sediment samples, containing climate and geological data, aim to shed light on the plateau's environmental changes over the past million years. The project, part of the International Continental Scientific Drilling Programme, involves researchers from multiple countries. Insights from this study could help predict future climate impacts, crucial for the one-third of the world’s population relying on the region's water supply.