The 30-tonne boulder perched on the Quang Binh cliff (Photo by Lan Anh)
A 30-tonne boulder has been safely removed from a cliffside in Quang Binh Province after local authorities carried out a controlled blast, citing serious landslide risks.
The rock, which measured 3.2 metres long, 1.3 metres wide and 2.1 metres high, was lodged midway up a steep slope, approximately 350 metres from the cultural house of Khe Ngang Village in the central province.
Explosives used for the rock removal (Photo by Lan Anh)
Following a safety assessment, the Quang Binh Military Command deployed explosives to dislodge the boulder, allowing it to fall to a secure location at the base of the slope.
Before the operation, residents living near the high-risk area were temporarily evacuated and their belongings moved to safety. Authorities confirmed that the blast was conducted in strict compliance with technical procedures and that no injuries or damage occurred.
The intervention is part of a broader effort to mitigate natural disaster risks in mountainous regions vulnerable to rockfalls and landslides, particularly during the rainy season.