Strong vibration near Song Tranh 2 hydropower plant

In the evening of September 3, Tra My town and the surrounding areas in Bac Tra My district (Quang Nam) appeared vibrations that made people afraid. This is an earthquake that stimulates a fracture under the Song Tranh 2 hydropower reservoir.

"At about 21:00, I heard a strong shake. The whole family got up and felt the ground shaking for about 4 minutes. The main door and window banged like a whirlwind. The whole house was under the bed. , under the table to prevent the house from collapsing, the roof of the tile falls, " said Tran Thi Hanh, Bac Tra My town.

People in this area said that after a few minutes, there was a similar wave, but stronger than the first. Many anxious people poured out to the street. The chairman of Tra Doc commune, Ho Van Loi said: "My floor is constantly shaking, objects on the table fall and fall to the ground".

Around the Song Tranh 2 area, there were many aftershocks. (Photo: Trung Hau)

Mr. Dang Phong, Chairman of Bac Tra My District People's Committee confirmed that on September 3 night, the district happened 4 - 5 most powerful tremors ever. In particular, this aftershock also has a fairly large radius, not only in Tra My town but also in Tra Bui, Tra Giac, Tra Tan, Tra Doc, Tra Giang, Tra Son and Tra Duong communes. self.

Previously, Bac Tra My and Nam Tra My districts also often suffered seizures (about 3.5 richter) with loud bangs. According to the conclusion of the Institute of Geophysics and Geophysics, this is an earthquake that stimulates the North and Northwest fractures under the Song Tranh 2 hydropower reservoir and the hot spring area, increasing the possibility of fracture. , causing stimulated earthquakes in light intensity. The survey team also concluded that this phenomenon is normal, some time will end.

However, according to Mr. Phong, the continuity of aftershocks makes people and ethnic minorities living in resettlement areas of Song Tranh 2 hydropower worry, many people leave their homes to migrate deep into protection forests. . According to the custom of the people, if the place is unsafe, life is unstable, they will migrate to another area. The consequence is the destruction of natural watershed forests.

"On September 4, the district government will hold a meeting with the Ministry of Construction on this shock wave as well as the content of Song Tranh 2 hydropower leak," Phong said.

Meanwhile, Mr. Tran Van Hai, Head of Hydropower Management Unit 3 (located in Song Tranh 2 Hydropower Plant) directed the departments to collect data from earthquakes, monitor earthquakes currently arranged pulse. around the hydropower area to continue analyzing the situation.