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When did systematic scientific study of the Yellow River basin begin?
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Yellow River
The Yellow River (Huang He) basin and the Yangtze River (Chang Jiang) basin and their drainage networks.
Systematic scientific study of the Yellow River basin was first undertaken in the 1950s by Chinese and Soviet scientists. This collaborative effort was later continued by Chinese scientists working alongside specialists from various other countries.1
While this marks the beginning of systematic scientific study, it is important to note that the river's history has been documented for much longer. Records of major floods and changes in the river's course have been maintained since the 6th century BCE, and water levels have been monitored since 1736.1