JOIDES Resolution, a scientific drilling ship, in the South China Sea (IMAGE)

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JOIDES Resolution, a scientific drilling ship, in the South China Sea

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JOIDES Resolution, a scientific drilling ship, in the South China Sea, 2014. Drilling the seafloor is much more difficult than drilling on land and it requires enormous ships specifically dedicated for this task. The drill is often several kilometers long before it even reaches the seafloor.

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