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January 2017
2017, News and Events
#ClimateChange, #EnvironmentalImpacts, #ScientificResearch

The Science behind Extreme Weather, Sea Level Rise and Storm Surges

Extreme weather events, like typhoons and torrential rainfall, can bring hazards such as landslides, tree failure, flooding and storm surges. As a coastal city with underground utilities, e.g., the MTR, Hong Kong is particularly concerned about surges and flooding, which can cause huge damage and destruction…

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