Hong Kong Regional Group of the Geological Society

22/08/2025

26/07/2025

✨ 🐦‍🔥徐星教授「恐龍如何飛向藍天？」科普講座🦕

徐星教授是世界著名的恐龍專家，由他發現和命名的恐龍新屬種達30餘種，為中國的恐龍演化作出卓越貢獻。徐教授在2025年7月26日親臨香港中文大學，分享他研究恐龍飛行能力的演化的成果與背後的有趣故事。📖

講者：徐星院士
中國科學院古脊椎動物與古人類研究所所長

📆日期：7月26日（星期六）
⏰時間：5:30–6:30pm
📍地點：香港中文大學鄭裕彤樓 LT1A
語言：普通話

無需報名，座位有限，先到先得。
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✨How Dinosaurs Soared in the Blue Sky: lecture by Prof. XU Xing 🐦‍🔥

Prof. XU Xing is a renowned dinosaur expert, who has discovered and named more than 30 new genera and species of dinosaurs and has made an outstanding contribution to the study of the evolution of dinosaurs in China. On 26 July 2025, Prof. XU will visit The Chinese University of Hong Kong to share the results of his research on the evolution of dinosaur flight capabilities, along with interesting stories behind this.

Speaker： Prof. XU Xing, academician of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, and Director of the Institute of Vertebrate Paleontology and Paleoanthropology, Chinese Academy of Sciences

📆 Date： 26th July（Sat）
⏰ Time： 5:30–6:30pm
📍 Location： LT1A, Cheng Yu Tung Building, The Chinese University of Hong Kong
Language： Putonghua

No registration required. Seating is limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis

17/06/2025

This year, the frequent occurrence of geological disasters worldwide has drawn widespread attention and discussion. Mr. David Hui, Scientific Officer of the Hong Kong Observatory, will deliver the first seminar. He will explain the causes of earthquakes and tsunamis, as well as the forecasting work conducted by the Hong Kong Observatory. Additionally, he will discuss how to respond to these natural disasters. Successful registrants will receive a confirmation email from the Hong Kong Geological Society on Friday, 20th June.

Registration: https://forms.gle/DNWMDrfdjGYzCrzj8

今年全球地質災害頻繁發生，引起了廣泛的關注和討論。第一場講座將由香港天文台科學主任許大偉先生主講，內容包括地震及海嘯的成因，以及香港天文台的預報工作。此外，許先生還將介紹面對這些自然災害時的應對措施。成功報名的參加者將於6月20日星期五收到由香港地質學會發出的電郵確認。

12/06/2025

Hong Kong enjoys relatively low geohazard risks—but are we as safe as we think? With Japan (a second home for many of us) on high alert due to earthquake predictions, how cautious should travelers be? And if disaster strikes, would you know how to react?

We are delighted to announce our collaboration with the Hong Kong UNESCO Global Geopark and the Geological Society of Hong Kong - 香港地質學會 in starting a talk series this June 2025, "Explore The Science of Geohazards with Experts"— where specialists uncover the real risks, survival strategies, and Hong Kong’s true safety.

PART ONE SERIES HIGHLIGHTS (June-July):
🗓️28 June 2025 Earthquakes and Tsunamis - Natural Disasters You Need to Know About (Mr David Hui)
🗓️5 July 2025 Geohazards in Japan: When is the Next Major Earthquake Most Likely to Strike? (Prof. Setsuya Nakada)
🗓️25 July 2025 Earthquakes in the Hong Kong Region: From Global Models to Home Measurements (Prof. Lung Sang Chan)
(times and venues are on poster)

✅TO SIGN UP: https://forms.gle/DNWMDrfdjGYzCrzj8

FIRST-COME, FIRST-SERVED
Welcome to all members and guests! Sign up along with your family and friends before spots run out!

07/05/2025

We are delighted to share that our Annual Dinner and Annual General Meeting held on 21 March 2025 was a resounding success!

The evening brought together fellows, friends, and special guests to celebrate our shared passion for geosciences and foster meaningful networks within the community.

✨ Highlights of the Evening✨:
• We reviewed the past year’s achievements and welcomed our new HKRG committee members of 2025/26 who will help driving the community closer and forward.
• A heartfelt congratulations to Professor Wyss Yim, recipient of the prestigious Workman–Malpas Medal 2024, for his outstanding contributions to geosciences in Hong Kong.
• A special thanks to our Guest of Honour, Dr Eleanor Williams, for sharing exciting updates from London and inspiring our members with insights in the Chartership process.

Thank you to everyone who joined us and made this event truly memorable. Your presence and support are what make our community vibrant and impactful.

Let’s continue strengthening our professional bonds and advancing geosciences in Hong Kong! Please stay connected for more of our upcoming events!

07/04/2025

Technical Visit to Joint Cavern Development at Anderson Road Quarry Site

On the morning of 22 March 2025, Geological Society of Hong Kong, the Hong Kong Regional Group of the Society of London and Macao Geosciences Society jointly organised a technical visit to the Joint Cavern Development at the Anderson Road Quarry Site (Contract No. GE/2022/14). The visit provided an excellent opportunity for participants to observe the progress of this groundbreaking engineering endeavor and gain insights into the geological and geotechnical challenges and innovative solutions being implemented.

The visit began with a comprehensive presentation on the project background and the geotechnical works being undertaken. Attendees were briefed on the innovative techniques of the project, including the design and construction of the cavern complex with the smart site safety system. The presentation also highlighted the Modular Integrated Construction method of structural and architectural elements to create functional spaces within the caverns within a tight project programme. This overview set the stage for the site visit, providing a clear understanding of the project's objectives and complexities.

Following the presentation, the group proceeded to the site to observe the ongoing construction activities, including blast hole drilling and structural support installation. The scale of the cavern development was impressive, with heavy machinery and skilled workers meticulously executing the excavation and reinforcement of the rock mass. Attendees were able to witness firsthand the challenges of working within a rock mass, including the need for precise blasting, rock dowelling and shotcreting to ensure structural integrity. One of the highlights of the visit was the opportunity to engage with the project team and discuss the geotechnical and engineering innovations being employed. The team shared insights into the design considerations for the cavern complex, including ventilation, lighting, and fire safety systems tailored as well as the sophisticated underground construction sequence. They also explained the measures taken to minimize environmental impact, such as dust and noise control during blasting and excavation.

In conclusion, the technical visit to the Joint Cavern Development at Anderson Road Quarry Site was both informative and inspiring. It provided a rare glimpse into the complexities of constructing large-scale underground facilities and highlighted the innovative approaches being employed to address the project's unique challenges. The visit underscored the importance of such technical exchanges in fostering knowledge sharing and advancing engineering practices in Hong Kong.

「安達臣道石礦場用地聯用岩洞發展計劃」技術考察

2025年3月22日上午，香港地質學會、英國地質學會香港分部及澳門地球科學會聯合組織了「安達臣道石礦場用地聯用岩洞發展計劃」（合約編號GE/2022/14）的技術考察。這次考察為參與者提供了一個寶貴的機會來觀察這項突破性工程的進展，並深入了解地質和岩土工程挑戰以及正在利用創新技術的解決方案。

考察前工程團隊首先全面介紹了工程項目背景和正在進行的岩土工程。參加者了解到該計劃的創新技術，包括採用智慧現場安全系統的岩洞群的設計和施工。演講還強調了「組裝合成」建築法，以在緊迫的工期內完成在岩洞內建造相關結構物和建築物。這演講為參加者在實地考察前了解工程項目的目標和複雜性。

演講結束後，考察團一行人前往現場觀察正在進行的施工活動，包括爆破孔鑽探和結構支撐安裝。正在建造的岩洞規模令人印象深刻，重型機械和熟練工人進行岩體的挖掘和加固。參加者能夠親眼目睹在岩體中工作的挑戰，包括需要精確爆破、岩石銷釘和噴射混凝土以確保結構完整性。這次訪問的亮點之一是有機會與工程項目團隊互動並討論正在採用的岩土工程創新技術。該團隊分享了對岩洞群的設計的考慮和見解，包括定制的通風、照明和消防安全系統以及複雜的地下施工順序。他們還解釋了為盡量減少環境影響而採取的措施，例如爆破和挖掘過程中的灰塵和噪音控制。

總結來說，「安達臣道石礦場用地聯用岩洞發展計劃」的技術考察行程豐富，也讓參加者大開眼界。它讓人們難得一睹建造大型地下設施的複雜性，並強調了為解決該工程項目的獨特挑戰而採用的創新方法。這次考察反映了此類技術交流對於促進知識共享和推進香港工程實踐的重要性。