Geological survey at tourist attractions in Ha Long Bay

In early September 2024, storm No. 3 (YAGI) caused severe damage to Quang Ninh province, including Ha Long Bay. Strong winds for many hours during the storm and rain circulation after the storm destroyed a significant part of the flora on the limestone islands. This poses many potential risks of landslides in the Bay.
To ensure the safety of tourists, officials and employees of the Ha Long Bay Management Department as well as organizations and individuals participating in socio-economic activities on the Bay, from September 25-26, 2024, the Ha Long Bay Management Department coordinated with experts from the Institute of Geosciences and Mineral Resources to conduct a survey and assess the current status and risk of geological disasters at tourist attractions in Ha Long Bay after storm No. 3 (YAGI). During the survey, experts assessed the current status of the system of cracks, sliding surfaces, sizes and shapes of rock blocks at risk of landslides at tourist attractions on the Bay. The phenomenon of small blocks and rocks falling and sliding during storm No. 3 (YAGI) and before was also recorded and assessed as a database for future comparison. Based on these results, experts will propose measures to warn areas at risk of disasters, contributing to the conservation and sustainable promotion of the geological and geomorphological values of Ha Long Bay.

Experts from the Institute of Geological Sciences and Mineral Resources survey the Thien Cung cave area.

   Experts surveyed  in Thien Cung cave

Experts surveyed and observed the general area of Sung Sot Cave tourist attraction.

Experts surveyed the risk of accidents at the exit of Sung Sot Cave.

 Translated by Thuy Ha