River sand mining outstrips nature's supply: Study
July 21, 2026
July 21, 2026
SINGAPORE, July 21 -- Nanyang Technological University posted the following news:
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River sand mining outstrips nature's supply: Study
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Image: Researchers analysing river-depth and flow data on board a survey boat on the Tien River near Long Khanh Island, Vietnam, on Dec 5, 2025. The team used acoustic and bathymetric survey tools to map the riverbed and assess changes linked to sand extraction. From left: Dr Sonu Kumar, Research Fell . . .
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River sand mining outstrips nature's supply: Study
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Image: Researchers analysing river-depth and flow data on board a survey boat on the Tien River near Long Khanh Island, Vietnam, on Dec 5, 2025. The team used acoustic and bathymetric survey tools to map the riverbed and assess changes linked to sand extraction. From left: Dr Sonu Kumar, Research Fell . . .