Minecraft – Best method to clear large sections of land to bedrock

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Using TNT, I am trying to roughly mine a 360×360 area of land completely to bedrock. Does anyone know the most efficient way to blast massive sections of land relatively cleanly?

Best Answer

This is very difficult, because water and lava source blocks are unaffected by TNT, so any underground veins would become a problem unless you're willing to put in the time commitment to go around with a bucket and collect each and every single source block. I wouldn't be surprised if you are (I would be), so really, just place TNT on the land you want to clear and blow it up. Simple as that. Also, try to be systematic about it. I know from experience that systematic work gets the best results (both in Minecraft and in life!).