Tag: GEO

GEO Shorts: Landslide on the Natural Hillside above Ma Wan New Village, Lantau Island.

The western half of Lantau Island of Hong Kong is composed primarily of Jurassic Tuff and Lava. Landslides are common in this area due to undulating rockhead levels and weathering profile of extrusive felsic igneous rocks. Moreover, in rainy periods, its dense subtropical forests are excellent water...