Tourists watched in shock as a rockfall saw huge boulders crash down a mountain at a hotspot in Jilin Province, eastern China.

Footage from August 21 shows the rockfall at Changbai Mountain Scenic Area where around 10 cubic metres of boulders rolled down.

According to analysis, the rockfall incident is related to the rock type of Changbai Mountain, the recent increase in rainfall, and the complex geological structure. The rocks of the mountain are primarily volcanic rocks, which are relatively loose in structure and have weak resistance to weathering.

No injuries or damages to facilities were reported.

8月21日下午，吉林长白山景区北景区的长白瀑布附近发生了一起滚石灾害。约10立方米的巨石群从山顶滚落，但幸运的是，滚石距离观景平台较远，未直接冲击到游客聚集区域，因此未造成人员伤亡和设施损坏。

灾害发生后，景区管理方迅速启动应急预案，将附近游客疏散到安全区域，确保了游客的安全。

据分析，此次滚石灾害的发生与长白山的岩石类型、近期降雨增加以及复杂的地质构造有关。长白山的岩石主要以火山岩为主，结构相对松散，抗风化能力较弱。近期，吉林省特别是东部长白山地区的降雨较往年有显著增加，高强度的降雨对山体斜坡造成猛烈冲刷，降低了岩石的稳定性。此外，长白山内部的地质构造复杂，由各种构造面切割形成不连续状态，在降雨等外力作用下易发生落石现象。

景区管理方表示，将进一步加强地质灾害的监测和预警工作，确保游客的安全。同时，也提醒游客在游览自然景区时要时刻关注天气变化和安全警示，遵守景区规定，确保自身安全。

长白山景区发生滚石灾害，所幸未造成人员伤亡


On the afternoon of August 21, a rockfall incident occurred near the Changbai Waterfall in the northern part of the Changbai Mountain Scenic Area, Jilin. Around 10 cubic meters of large boulders rolled down from the mountain top, but fortunately, the rockfall was far from the viewing platform and did not directly impact the area where tourists were gathered. As a result, there were no casualties or damage to facilities.

After the disaster occurred, the scenic area management quickly activated their emergency response plan, evacuating nearby tourists to safe areas to ensure their safety.

According to analysis, the rockfall incident is related to the rock type of Changbai Mountain, the recent increase in rainfall, and the complex geological structure. The rocks of Changbai Mountain are primarily volcanic rocks, which are relatively loose in structure and have weak resistance to weathering.

Recently, rainfall in Jilin Province, particularly in the eastern Changbai Mountain region, has significantly increased compared to previous years. High-intensity rainfall caused severe erosion of mountain slopes, reducing the stability of the rocks. Additionally, the internal geological structure of Changbai Mountain is complex, characterized by discontinuous formations created by various structural surfaces, making rockfalls more likely under external forces such as rainfall.

The scenic area management stated that they will further strengthen the monitoring and early warning of geological disasters to ensure the safety of tourists. They also reminded visitors to always pay attention to weather changes and safety warnings when visiting natural scenic areas, comply with the regulations of the scenic area, and ensure their own safety.

**Rockfall Incident in Changbai Mountain Scenic Area; Fortunately, No Casualties Reported**