29/12/2024
A new cave has just discovered at Dak Nong UNESCO Global Geopark
On December 28, 2024, according to information from the Center for Investment Promotion, Enterprise Support and Management of Dak Nong Geopark, a group of experts including Dr. La The Phuc, Deputy Director of the Institute of Applied Geology and Minerals Research and volcanic cave expert Luong Thi Tuat discovered a completely new lava cave in the Dak Nong UNESCO Global Geopark area, after comparing with records of previously known caves.
From the cave area looking towards the volcano to the southwest
This discovery is an important highlight, following the success of the second UNESCO Dak Nong Global Geopark Recognition Ceremony, which took place on the evening of December 26, 2024 in Dak Nong province.
View from the cave entrance
The new cave is located in the Northeast, about 1,800m from the Nam Blang crater. The cave has many unique formation features such as: a sinkhole similar to Cave C7, the structure of the cave and the length of Cave C9, the landscape facing the cave mouth has similarities to Cave C8. Preliminarily, the structure of the cave is assessed as quite stable and solid, opening up great potential for local tourism development.
The view towards the cave mouth is similar to Cave C8
This discovery not only affirms the continuous research efforts of scientists but also motivates Dak Nong province to continue promoting its tourism potential, attracting domestic and international investors and tourists. This is a clear demonstration of Dak Nong's position on the world geological heritage map, contributing to promoting sustainable socio-economic development associated with the brand "Dak Nong UNESCO Global Geopark - Land of Melodies".
The cave is quite wide, the floor is quite flat and the ceiling is quite sturdy
Hoang Manh Thang