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Report Title : The Quaternary Geology of Hong Kong (2000), 210 p. plus 6 maps

Author : J.A. Fyfe, R. Shaw, S.D.G. Campbell, K.W. Lai & P.A. Kirk

Abstract

The memoir presents a comprehensive overview of the Quaternary Geology of Hong Kong, including its superficial deposits, both onshore and offshore, geomorphology, and weathering of insitu rock. The superficial deposits are described in terms of their age, stratigraphy, composition, engineering character, and resource significance. The memoir is extensively illustrated and is supplied as a boxed set which includes 6 thematic maps depicting various aspects of topography, bathymetry, and the distribution of superficial deposits of various ages.