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8 years ago

Silt buildup in Yangtze River tributaries threatens environment safety.

Resources and Enuironment In The Yangtza Basin
SILT TRANSFORM CHARACTERISTICS AND LATENT EFFECT ON FLUVIAL SYSTEM ENVIRONMENT IN YANGTZE RIVER
Lizhong Yu

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