Landslide investigation reveals imminent danger in Sapa Town, Vietnam.
In December 2019, a study was done to investigate landslides near Sapa Town in Vietnam. The researchers wanted to understand why these landslides happen and how often they occur. They found that the area has many different landslides of various sizes caused by different things. One landslide has been moving slowly for years, while another was triggered by heavy rain. The researchers made a map showing where the landslides are concentrated. This information will help with future research on landslides in the area.