A massive landslide struck a mountain in southern China.

Dramatic video filmed in Jinsha County in Guizhou Province on June 20 shows large chunks of rocks cascading down a mountain, the ground shaking and clouds of dust swirling.

The local villagers were taken aback but relieved as no casualties have been reported so far. Continuous rock falls had been occurring intermittently since August 2022, according to the locals.

A representative from the Anluo Township People's Government explained that the landslide was a geological disaster induced by local mining activities. The community living around the area had been evacuated last year, with preventative measures put in place.

Although minor collapses had occurred before, none were as severe as today's incident. Thankfully, due to the area being evacuated previously, there were no casualties.

The Jinsha County Natural Resources Bureau responded to the incident, stating that the landslide occurred within a demarcated hazard control management area. With an estimated 6000 cubic metres of rock having collapsed and multiple departments rushed to the scene.

The site is currently being managed, with work underway to further secure and assess the area.

The video was provided by local media with permission.

6月20日11时许，贵州省金沙县安洛乡大贤村大水井组一字岩发生岩体垮塌。当地村民拍摄的视频显示，有较大的石块从山体上脱落倒塌，地动山摇，四周白烟四起，引发居民惊呼。
当地一位村民表示，目前没有听说有人受伤，从去年8月开始就一直断断续续地有落石。
安洛乡人民政府一工作人员表示，当地采矿引起的地质灾害，去年周边的群众就已经撤离了，防范措施也有设置，之前也有发生过小规模的垮塌，都不是很严重，今天虽然山体发生垮塌规模较大，但那边已经没有人员居住，因此无人伤亡。
金沙县自然资源局回应称，垮塌区域为已划定的危险封控管理区内，无人员伤亡，初步估算垮塌约6000立方米。接报后，多部门赶赴现场，现场处置工作正在开展。