The bomb weighs 600 kilos 

The bomb which is 1.5 metres long dates back to the American War.

The bomb was successfully detonated this morning, October 8.

Several bombs were unearthed and control detonated in localities such as Quang Binh, Quang Ninh and Quang Tri provinces.

According to the Ministry of Labour, Invalids and Social Affairs, around 6.1 million ha of land or 18.71% of Vietnam’s total area are contaminated with about 800,000 tonnes of bombs, mines and unexploded ordnance, which are scattered over 63 cities and provinces in the country, with the central region the hardest hit.

The government aims to clear about 800,000 ha of bomb-and mine-polluted land during the 2016-2025 period, while calling for domestic and international resources for the implementation of the programme.