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In Vietnam, plan to level landslide-prone mountain draws caution from experts

Tuoi Tre News27 October 2026, 15:10 UTCVietnam

Gia Lai Province in Vietnam's Central Highlands is considering relocating residents from landslide-prone Mot Mountain in Quy Nhon Ward, leveling the mountain, and redeveloping the site to ensure safety, while experts urge caution over geological risks and the loss of its natural landscape, historical, and cultural values.

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