Illegal titanium mining has resurfaced in Duy Hai Commune, in Duy Xuyen District of the central province of Quang Nam, resulting in coastal landslides and deforestation of protected forestland. Commune People’s Committee chairman Vo Van Toan said the illegal titanium mining had mushroomed a few months ago in the coastal areas of Trung Phuong Hamlet of Cua Dai – Doi Mom but had eased after regular inspections and punitive sanction were introduced. However, hundreds of titanium miners have rushed to the area, destroying protected forests in search of the mineral which is then sold to local traders. A kilo of titanium ore sells for VND600 but traders can sell titanium to companies for VND1,400 per kilo. Mining company suffers suspension Authorities have instructed Binh Thuan Mineral and Trade Investment Company to suspend its titanium mining operations in Phan Thiet City’s Tien Thanh Commune and Ham Thuan Nam District’s Thuan Quy Commune, according to … [Read more...] about Illegal titanium mines damage Quang Nam
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Government asks to investigate underground explosions in Quang Nam
Deputy Prime Minister Hoang Trung Hai has assigned the Ministry of Science and Technology (MoST) to combine with relevant agencies to inspect underground explosions in Bac Tra My district, in the central province of Quang Nam recently.Geophysics Institute needs VND500mil to research earthquakes in Quang Nam Accordingly, the MoST has to report to the government the reason that caused that phenomenon in December. According to the authority of Bac Tra My district, since Song Tranh 2 hydro-power plant built its dam to store water in late 2010, around 200 earthquakes and underground explosions have been recorded, including four in November 2011 alone. In the latest case, which happened at 9.30pm, November 27, a big explosion with aftershock in a 30km diameter was recorded. This phenomenon has caused abnormal landslides and depression in the region. Some houses have cracked walls and foundations. The local authorities are worrying that if the phenomenon continues, ethnic minority people … [Read more...] about Government asks to investigate underground explosions in Quang Nam
Geophysics Institute needs VND500mil to research earthquakes in Quang Nam
The Institute of Geophysics has asked the Union of Vietnam Geographic Sciences Associations to invest VND500 million ($25,000) to set up three working groups to research underground explosions in Bac Tra My district in the central province of Quang Nam. Prof. Dr. Cao Dinh Trieu said that the institute plans to make research of the underground explosions in the downstream area of the Song Tranh 2 hydro-power plant in Bac Tra My district. The necessary funding for the research is estimated at VND500 million. The Institute needs financial assistance from the Union of Vietnam Geographic Sciences Associations. Prof. Dr. Trieu said to define the reasons that caused underground explosions in Bac Tra My, the institute will set up three working groups (with 4-5 experts/group) to research zones of fault and lay earthquake observing equipment in the area. Regarding the underground explosion on November 11, which caused aftershock within a 30km diameter, Dr. Trieu said that the explosion was … [Read more...] about Geophysics Institute needs VND500mil to research earthquakes in Quang Nam
Quang Nam: big explosion in earth’s womb
On the night of November 27, there was a big explosion from the earth's womb in the downstream area of Song Tranh 2 hydro-power plant in Bac Tra My district, Quang Nam province. The explosion caused an aftershock within a 30km diameter. It once again frightened people in Tra My town and the communes of Tra Bui, Tra Giac, Tra Tan, Tra Doc, Tra Giang, Tra Son and Tra Duong. Ho Van Nam from Tra Son commune described: "That was a deafening explosion. The ground shook for around 2 minutes. Our doors and windows were thundering like a whirlwind passed. We hid under the bed in case the roof is collapsed." Dr. Cao Dinh Trieu, from the Institute for Geophysics, said the observation station in Thua Thien-Hue province recorded an earthquake in Bac Tra My district at 9.23pm, November 27, but it could not define the intensity. Trieu said the institute has asked the Union of Geographic Science and Technology Associations to make field research in Bac Tra My. Since November 16, at least … [Read more...] about Quang Nam: big explosion in earth’s womb
International school music programme in Quang Nam
Students from Kim Dong Secondary School in Hoi An City in the central province of Quang Nam will take part in an international music exchange programme with elementary and secondary school students from Japan, South Korean and Sri Lanka tomorrow, Nov 24. Participants will introduce the culture of their countries through traditional dance and songs over the internet. The Vietnamese will dance to the rhythm of Cay Da Quan Doc, a folk song about village life in the north of the country. * Cham photo festival opens in Da Nang An exhibition featuring 252 photos of Cham ethnic festivals is now being held at the Museum of Cham Sculpture in the central coastal city of Da Nang. They were taken in villages and temples in the central province of Ninh Thuan by Truong Van An, director of the province's museum. The photos depict the main festivals of Cham people, such as Yuor Yang (praying for rain), Ndam Cuh (cremation ceremony), Kate and Chabun (veneration for the gods). The … [Read more...] about International school music programme in Quang Nam