China's so-called "Great Wall of Sand" began in 2013, and after three years, it led to the creation of 3,200 acres of new land, allowing the nation to grow considerably throughout the region. As the islands take shape, the land is reinforced with rocks and concrete, which is how they're able to support the weight of various structures. Essentially, China is performing the same feat as Mother Nature, but instead of rock layers forming over millions of years of geologic time, the nation is managing a similar feat in only a handful of years.
Author: Jonathan H. Kantor
Published at: 2026-01-19 22:15:00
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