Geologists discover large groundwater reserves beneath China's Taklamakan Desert

Geologists have identified two substantial groundwater sources beneath the Taklamakan Desert in Xinjiang, potentially supporting sand-control and agricultural projects. The discovery aligns with ongoing afforestation under the Great Green Wall initiative and a wetter trend in arid western China. The scale and sustainability of the reserves remain uncertain, but the find could have significant implications for regional water security and desertification efforts.