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Quang Binh discovered 22 new caves

(VAN) The Vietnamese - British cave expedition team discovered 22 new caves in the Phong Nha - Ke Bang National Park area and Minh Hoa and Tuyen Hoa districts.
The expedition discovered new caves. Photo: Provided by the expedition team.

The expedition discovered new caves. Photo: Provided by the expedition team.

According to information from the Phong Nha - Ke Bang National Park Management Board, 22 new caves and 3 additional caves with a total length of 2,550m were recorded after a survey in March 2024. The caves surveyed have a length of about 30-572m, with an altitude of 46-550m.

Among them, there are 4 longest caves including: Vuc Hung cave (430m) in Thuong Trach commune, Ong Dau cave (572m) in Lam Hoa commune and Va cave (516m), 12/2 Dty cave (404m) in the Phong Nha - Ke Bang National Park.

New cave being discovered. Photo: Provided by the expedition team.

New cave being discovered. Photo: Provided by the expedition team.

The discovery of this new cave is a valuable resource in tourism development as well as clarifying the geological and geomorphological value in the Phong Nha - Ke Bang National Park area.

Currently, the above caves are still in the process of being approached and located. In-depth research is also needed to make correct judgments in preserving and sustainably exploiting natural landscapes.

Author: Tam Duc

Translated by Bao Ngoc

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