Rocks from the mountain rolled down onto a house in Cao Duong Commune, Luong Son District in Hoa Binh province following an earthquake on March 25 in My Duc District. (Photo: tuoitre.vn)
In recent years, earthquakes have occurred more frequently in Vietnam and appear to be on the rise. Therefore, communities in high-risk earthquake areas need to understand this type of natural disaster and develop proactive response plans, an expert has said.