The first systematic collection of rock samples from Zhuoyoufeng by Chinese scientific researchers
AD |
Xinhua News Agency reporter Liu Zhoupeng, Chen Shangcai, Nie YiThe members of the Mineral Resources and Geological Environment Research Team of the High Altitude Comprehensive Research Team of the Second Qinghai Tibet Scientific Research on Zhuoyou Peak recently climbed up the mountain from Dingri County, Shigatse City, Tibet, at an altitude of 4950 meters, to reach the destination for rock sample collection - Zhuoyou Peak.Zhuoyou Peak has an altitude of 8201 meters and is the sixth highest peak in the world
Xinhua News Agency reporter Liu Zhoupeng, Chen Shangcai, Nie Yi
The members of the Mineral Resources and Geological Environment Research Team of the High Altitude Comprehensive Research Team of the Second Qinghai Tibet Scientific Research on Zhuoyou Peak recently climbed up the mountain from Dingri County, Shigatse City, Tibet, at an altitude of 4950 meters, to reach the destination for rock sample collection - Zhuoyou Peak.
Zhuoyou Peak has an altitude of 8201 meters and is the sixth highest peak in the world.

Scientific research team member Chu Yang (3rd from left) teaches Tibetan mountaineering team members how to collect rock samples from the peak area (photographed on September 27th). Photo by Xinhua News Agency reporter Jin Meiduoji
The rock fragments by the roadside showed a metallic luster in the sunlight. "The rocks here contain rare metal elements. Collecting rock samples at different altitudes of Zhuoyou Peak can help us understand the distribution of rare metals in the Zhuoyou Peak area." Liu Xiaochi, a member of the scientific research team and an associate researcher of the Institute of Geology and Geophysics of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, introduced.
This is the first time we have systematically collected rock samples from the area of Zhuoyou Peak at an altitude of 5400 meters to the peak and surrounding areas. "Liu Xiaochi said that this scientific research collected over 60 rock samples of different altitudes and lithology.
Unlike rock samples that can be collected on the surface at the foot of the mountain, rock samples in the peak area with an altitude of over 8000 meters are covered with ice and snow. After climbing the peak, scientific researchers need to collect rock samples under the ice and snow every 50 meters using tools such as geological hammers. The collection of a rock sample at an extremely high altitude takes several minutes.
Wu Fuyuan, the leader of the detachment and an academician of the CAS Member, told reporters that previously, among the 14 peaks in the world with an altitude of more than 8000 meters, China only had systematic and complete data on rock samples of Mount Everest.

The scientific team members are registering information for the collected rock samples (taken on September 27th). Photo by Xinhua News Agency reporter Jin Meiduoji
In 2018, a team in China collected rock samples at altitudes ranging from 5700 to 6400 meters above sea level on Mount Zhuoyou, but the data was hardly preserved. "Wu Fuyuan said that the first systematic collection of rock samples from the Zhuoyou area provided scientific support for further exploring the reserves of rare metal mineral resources in the Himalayas and revealing the history of the uplift of the Qinghai Tibet Plateau, At the same time, it provides more solid samples for the preservation and research of mountain peak data with an altitude of over 8000 meters in China.
Disclaimer: The content of this article is sourced from the internet. The copyright of the text, images, and other materials belongs to the original author. The platform reprints the materials for the purpose of conveying more information. The content of the article is for reference and learning only, and should not be used for commercial purposes. If it infringes on your legitimate rights and interests, please contact us promptly and we will handle it as soon as possible! We respect copyright and are committed to protecting it. Thank you for sharing.(Email:[email protected])
Mobile advertising space rental |
Tag: The first systematic collection of rock samples from Zhuoyoufeng
The new headquarters of Funeng Shi in China has opened, and Baoshan Robotics Industrial Park has further strengthened and supplemented the chain
NextAI Big Model Evaluation Phase 1: Brainstorming! There is a hilarious conversation inside!
Guess you like
-
Pinduoduo's "Trillion-Yuan Support" Plan: A Three-Year, 100 Billion Yuan Investment to Build a Multi-Win Business EcosystemDetail
2025-04-03 14:41:29 11
-
Huyu Xianxiang and AVIC Optoelectronics Institute Forge Strategic Partnership to Shape China's eVTOL Avionics LandscapeDetail
2025-04-02 18:39:02 1
-
Haier Smart Home's 8th Global R&D Innovation Awards: Illuminating Better Lives with Technology, Achieving User SatisfactionDetail
2025-04-02 15:57:33 21
-
Huawei's 2025 China Digital Power Partner Conference: Carbon-Neutral Path for China, Shared Value CreationDetail
2025-03-31 18:57:09 11
-
OPPO Think Tank: A New Paradigm for Chinese Enterprises' Globalization From Wusha Village to the Global High-End MarketDetail
2025-03-31 18:48:21 1
-
ICLR 2025: Chinese Universities and Companies Showcase AI Prowess with Numerous Accepted Papers; Stanford-HKUST Collaboration Achieves Perfect ScoreDetail
2025-03-31 14:54:45 11
-
Huawei HarmonyOS Smart Home Partner Summit: Deep Dive into Spatial Intelligence Transformation and Ecosystem Development StrategyDetail
2025-03-31 13:01:45 1
-
AI Large Models Drive Innovation in Humanoid Robots and Autonomous Driving: 2025 as a Key MilestoneDetail
2025-03-31 13:00:04 1
-
Eight Cities Pilot Credit Supervision Data Openness, Empowering Micro and Small Enterprises with Mobile Payment PlatformsDetail
2025-03-26 09:32:47 1
-
Xiaomi's "Just a Little Profit": The Deep Logic and Sustainability Behind its Low-Margin StrategyDetail
2025-03-25 15:07:32 21
- Detail
-
The Ninth Huawei ICT Competition China Challenge Finals Conclude Successfully: Kunpeng and Ascend Tracks Crown Their ChampionsDetail
2025-03-24 16:26:03 11
-
Ronshen Sugar Cube Refrigerator: The Official Product of the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup, Ushering in a New Era of Healthy Food PreservationDetail
2025-03-24 15:40:35 21
-
Zhihu Launches New Version of Zhihu Straight Answer: Deep Integration of AI and Community to Enhance Professionalism and CredibilityDetail
2025-03-24 14:04:38 1
-
China Construction Ninth Harmony (Zhongjian Jiuhe) and Huawei HarmonyOS Smart Home Deepen Strategic Partnership at AWE2025, Building a Green and Intelligent Future HomeDetail
2025-03-23 15:21:15 41
-
ZuoYeBang Books Leads the New Trend in Intelligent Education Publishing at Changsha Book FairDetail
2025-03-21 15:15:33 1
-
Tianyancha: Shielding Consumer Safety and Reshaping Business Trust with DataDetail
2025-03-21 08:47:58 1
-
Hisense at AWE2025: AI Empowerment, Leading the Transformation of Future Smart LivingDetail
2025-03-20 18:24:11 1
-
Haier TV Makes a Stunning Debut at AWE 2024: Zhiyuan AI Large Model and PureScene Care Screen Usher in a New Era of Smart HomesDetail
2025-03-20 15:17:20 1
-
China Power's Xin Yuan Zhi Chu (New Source Smart Storage): Open Energy Intelligence Computing Center Leads Intelligent Transformation of the Energy IndustryDetail
2025-03-20 15:15:39 1