August 8th, 2018 - 03:00 GMT Disappearing Sand for 'Buildings' Could Lead to Death of Civilization Burj Khalifa sparkles under the sun of Dubai desert. The 828-meter-high tower, which was opened eight years ago, has become the highest on the planet. The construction required 330,000 cubic meters of concrete, which consists mostly of sand. Read more
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