Wonder of the World | Sunday on 60 Minutes

CBS News
March 27, 2026
3 min read

Quick Insights

The Bottom Line

60 Minutes will feature Son Doong Cave in Vietnam, the world's largest cave passage, discovered in 2009.

AI Summary

Sixty Minutes will air a feature Sunday on Son Doong Cave in Vietnam, the world's largest cave passage, which was discovered in 2009. The cave represents a modern-era discovery comparable to major natural landmarks like Mount Everest and the Grand Canyon, underscoring how much remains unexplored on Earth even in the 21st century. Son Doong's scale and significance make it a rare find in an era when most major geographical features have already been documented. The segment will take viewers inside the cave system, offering rare access to one of the planet's most remarkable geological formations. The discovery highlights Vietnam's importance as a biodiversity and geological hotspot in Southeast Asia.

Following this story?

Get notified when new coverage appears

Other Sources Covering This Story

1 source

Multiple outlets have reported on this story. Compare perspectives from different sources.

Should this be getting more attention?

You Might Have Missed

Related stories from different sources and perspectives

Unmanned | Sunday on 60 Minutes
AI & Warfare

Unmanned | Sunday on 60 Minutes

Unmanned and remotely-controlled drones have transformed the battlefield in Ukraine. Now, the U.S. military is learning lessons from Ukraine and facing similar weapons in the war with Iran. Sunday on 60 Minutes.

CBS NewsMar 26
Three golds in 28 minutes - GB makes history at World Athletics Indoor Championships
National Security

Three golds in 28 minutes - GB makes history at World Athletics Indoor Championships

Great Britain claim three golds in a sensational 28 minutes to make history and achieve the team's best-ever haul at the World Athletics Indoor Championships.

BBC NewsMar 22
DOJ sues SeaWorld’s parent company over ban on wheeled walkers at their parks - AP News
Civil Rights

DOJ sues SeaWorld’s parent company over ban on wheeled walkers at their parks - AP News

<a href="https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMipwFBVV95cUxQYTN3U1VDWkdESEJIZlhCMjJ0NTVTOGtnei03bnItTHIxTmt4ZktCQlAwUXB1TXdvaHdNdWFJWlVTQ3hzTUU2djVMaHRDODl5SU82ZTFFTXZobTE1czFIUkVWcUlnamVMVmRnUzltRDF5R0w5ekI2c2dJdzNqVXZrZzN4MkZLVUxVVlp2V0pwRkpEeDUtaDg3dlUteFhSeUtNc3Y4VjBvaw?oc=5" target="_blank">DOJ sues SeaWorld’s parent company over ban on wheeled walkers at their parks</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;<font color="#6f6f6f">AP News</font>

AP NewsMar 26
No Kings protests across the world: in pictures
Politics

No Kings protests across the world: in pictures

<p>Global protests against Donald Trump took place on Saturday as millions of people vented fury over what they see as his authoritarian bent and cruel, law-trampling governance. It is the third time in less than a year that Americans will take to the streets as part of a grassroots movement called No Kings, the most vocal and visual conduit for opposition to Trump since he began his second term in January 2025</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/gallery/2026/mar/28/no-kings-protests-across-the-world-in-pictures">Continue reading...</a>

The Guardian US NewsMar 28
US issues ‘worldwide caution’ alert to travelers
Global

US issues ‘worldwide caution’ alert to travelers

The U.S. government has issued a “worldwide caution” alert for American travelers, with the conflict against Iran nearing the one-month mark. “The Department of State advises Americans worldwide, and especially in the Middle East, to exercise increased caution. Americans abroad should follow the guidance in security alerts issued by the nearest U.S. embassy or consulate,”…

The HillMar 23
WTO members bypass opposition to introduce world's first baseline digital trade rules - Reuters
Technology

WTO members bypass opposition to introduce world's first baseline digital trade rules - Reuters

<a href="https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiygFBVV95cUxOamp3ay1aREJOMk1mak41TE9XRi1TdUxKeEs1MjQxWURVcGdiN21QYUxPVkF2LW51RzEzMEFadjc3OVRoeUw2cTNfLWY1Y29YVkV6WnAtVV9Ic3QzTGNya2tJM2dJbVUxWlIzLWVndTlOX2FrOUZJTHp5MGVvOTU0ZW5OSHF0cEhqV0dSSk8wNjJWQzdvQ2tQVTNjR3RfZW50elhuSkJNOGxwZzhUenBITGd2MVZmOVRjRGxva3AwdHFvR0VkLXNTbkp3?oc=5" target="_blank">WTO members bypass opposition to introduce world's first baseline digital trade rules</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;<font color="#6f6f6f">Reuters</font>

ReutersMar 28
Read Next
Wildlife killed, reefs damaged in ‘active’ Gulf of Mexico oil spill
Environment

Wildlife killed, reefs damaged in ‘active’ Gulf of Mexico oil spill

Authorities say the oil is seeping from three sources, including a vessel that has not yet been identified.

Continue reading

Did this story change how you see things?

Stories like this only matter when people see them. Help us get verified journalism in front of more eyes.

Share this story

Get the daily digest

Save for later

The Verity Ledger curates verified investigative journalism from trusted sources only.

See our sources