Close-up of landslides caused by sand mining in Anh Son
(Baonghean.vn) - Every year, about 15 hectares of productive land are lost due to landslides and the Lam River, mainly due to illegal sand and gravel mining. People in Vinh Son commune (Anh Son) are extremely worried.
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| Lam River alluvial land has been the agricultural land fund of Vinh Son commune (Anh Son) people for generations. However, over the past 10 years, the alluvial land area has been increasingly narrowed due to erosion. Photo: Huyen Khang |
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| The cause is that sand and gravel mining boats place their suction nozzles near the shore, creating deep pools, changing the flow, causing river water to erode directly into the shore, washing away productive land. Photo: Huyen Khang |
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| It is estimated that every year about 15 hectares of alluvial land are eroded and washed away; over the past 10 years, Vinh Son commune has lost about 150 hectares of alluvial agricultural land. Photo: Huyen Khang |
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| Ancient trees planted to hold soil and prevent erosion and landslides were uprooted and fell into the river. Photo: Huyen Khang |
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| Every day, large areas of land collapse, sweeping away farmers' crops (sugarcane, corn, beans, peanuts...). Photo: Huyen Khang |
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| An area of corn that is about to be harvested is gradually eroding. Photo: Huyen Khang |
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| It is predicted that the rate of landslides will occur faster and the level of damage will also continuously increase because the sand and gravel mining situation is difficult to control. Recently, the authorities have arrested many subjects and vehicles illegally mining sand and gravel on the Lam River, but it is still not enough to deter. Photo: Huyen Khang |
