Geology of Hong Kong

This review of the geology of Hong Kong embraces all geotechnical and many engineering aspects involved in the development of Hong Kong. This is the first comprehensive study of these combined topics and while existing literature has provided valuable background data on particular aspects, much original research has been carried out and is presented here. The development of modern Hong Kong since the Second World War is akin to that of man fighting against a "hostile geological environment." In this period the population has tripled to about 5.5 million persons in an area topographically unsuitable for habitation by a large population and without any significant natural resources. The geology of Hong Kong, associated constraints, foundation conditions, construction materials, engineering structures, environmental concerns and the use of underground space in these urban areas, and in the Territory as a whole, are discussed.--Modified journal abstract.