NTU Singapore study finds river sand mining is outstripping nature’s supply (IMAGE)

Nanyang Technological University

NTU Singapore study finds river sand mining is outstripping nature’s supply

Caption

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 Fellow; Associate Professor Edward Park; Mr Abhishek Kurmi, PhD student; Dr Dung Duc Tran, Research Fellow; and Mr Thien Duc Nguyen, local research collaborator.

Credit

NTU Singapore

Usage Restrictions

N.A.

License

Original content

Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.