Nam B’Lang Volcano in Dak Nong recognised as national monument

On December 27, Krong No District People’s Committee held a ceremony to receive the Certificate of National Monuments for Nam B’Lang Volcano Scenic Area in Buon Choah Commune and Nam Da Commune, Krong No District, Dak Nong Province.
Ton Thi Ngoc Hanh, Vice Chairwoman of Dak Nong Provincial People’s Committee, presents the decision and certificate recognising Nam B’Lang Volcano as a national monument.
Ton Thi Ngoc Hanh, Vice Chairwoman of Dak Nong Provincial People’s Committee, presents the decision and certificate recognising Nam B’Lang Volcano as a national monument.

Located in Buon Choah Commune and Nam Da Commune, Nam B’Lang Volcano (also known as Chu R’luh Volcano) is a volcano formed in the final stage of geological development history, within UNESCO Dak Nong Global Geopark. This is the only volcano in the Dak Nong Geopark that creates a lava cave system, the largest and most unique in East Asia.

According to surveys and research by scientists, the lava flows from the Nam B'Lang Volcano’s mouth flow in all different directions (Northwest, Northeast, Southwest and Southeast).

Up to now, 4 cave systems have been discovered, including 50 caves with rich, diverse and beautiful distribution characteristics and cave formation mechanisms. Many caves are distributed in shallow layers, but many caves are also distributed in layers tens of meters deep.

On March 12, 2024, the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism issued Decision No.611 to rank the Nam B'Lang Volcano Scenic Area in Buon Choah Commune and Nam Da Commune as a national monument.

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