Vietnam's iconic "kissing rocks" at risk of collapse

Vietnam's iconic "kissing rocks" in the heart of Ha Long Bay are at risk of collapse, a report has warned. Ha Long Bay in Quang Ninh province is dotted with hundreds of tiny islets, attracting 4 million tourists in 2019. The twin rocks, which rise out of the bay and appear to touch - or "kiss" - are highly popular with visitors. But experts warned in a July report that rising sea levels and fishing boats travelling too close are causing the rocks to erode.

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tiny

islet 小岛

tiny 微小的

bay 海湾

rise out 从某处升起或出现

erode 腐蚀；侵蚀