Vong Phu Mountain is at high risk of collapse after being struck by lightning last year
Vong Phu Mountain in Thanh Hoa City’s An Hung Ward is a 20-metre-high stone pillar located at An Hoach historical site or Nhoi Mountain area which was recognised as a national heritage in 1992. The site is home to Thuong Temple, Hinh Son Pagoda, Quan Thanh Pagoda and Vong Phu Mountain.
In June last year, Vong Phu Mountain was hit by lightning, causing cracks and tilting at an angle ranging from 10 to 15 degrees from the vertical. If further struck by lightning, it would collapse.
It is easy to see that the mountain is tilted following a landslide caused by lightning.
A previously majestic mountain range, Nui Nhoi has been severely depleted by excessive quarrying.
