# hong kong flooding

A HONG KONG DYNASTY WEATHERS THE STORM (Published 1986) » Dec 1, 1986… '' A version of this article appears in print on Dec. 1, 1986, Section D, Page … Nytimes.com

Department of Geography and Resource Management (GRM), The Chinese University of Hong Kong » The Department’s teaching and research are organized around four concentration areas, i.e., Urban and Regional Development, Physical and Environmental Systems, Geographical Information and Analysis, and Global Change and Resource Management. Students can purse undergraduate and postgraduate studies leading to BSSc, MPhil and PhD degrees in Geography and Resource Management (GRM), MSc in Geoinformation Science and MSSc in Sustainable Tourism. GRM also organizes a joint BSSc in Urban Studies Progranmme with School of Architecture. Grm.cuhk.edu.hk

Global Compound Floods from Precipitation and Storm Surge: Hazards and the Roles of Cyclones » Abstract During simultaneous or successive occurrences of precipitation and storm surges, the interplay of the two types of extremes can exacerbate the impact to a greater extent than either of them in isolation. The compound flood hazards from precipitation and storm surges vary across regions of the world because of the various weather conditions. By analyzing in situ observations of precipitation and storm surges across the globe, we found that the return periods of compound floods with marginal values exceeding the 98.5th percentile (i.e., equivalent to a joint return period of 12 years if the marginal variables are independent) are <2 years in most areas, while those in northern Europe are >8 years due to weaker dependence. Our quantitative assessment shows that cyclones [i.e., tropical cyclones (TCs) and extratropical cyclones (ETCs)] are the major triggers of compound floods. More than 80% of compound floods in East Asia and >50% of those in the Gulf of Mexico and northern Australia are associated with Journals.ametsoc.org

Evaluation of risk perception, knowledge, and preparedness of extreme storm events for the improvement of coastal resilience among migrants: A lesson from Hong Kong » The severity, intensity, and frequency of extreme storm events facing coastal areas are increasing due to climate change and urban sprawl. Migrant populations are particularly vulnerable in extreme s… Onlinelibrary.wiley.com

The promoter of LE-ACS7, an early flooding-induced 1-aminocyclopropane-1-carboxylate synthase gene of the tomato, is tagged by a Sol3 transposon » Many terrestrial plants respond to flooding with enhanced ethylene production. The roots of flooded plants produce 1-aminocyclopropane-1-carboxylic acid (ACC), which is transported from the root to the shoot, where it is converted to ethylene. In the… Ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

Monster Floods Push Hong Kong to Confront a Changing Climate » The unprecedented rainfall that hit the city in September is forcing it to finally address a future where extreme weather will be more frequent. Bloomberg.com

Photos: Hong Kong paralysed by extreme floods from Typhoon Haikui » Hong Kong has been deluged with its heaviest rain in 140 years. Aljazeera.com

Hong Kong hunkers down as Super Typhoon Saola barrels toward southern China » Most of Hong Kong and other parts of southern China ground to a near standstill Friday with classes and flights canceled as powerful Typhoon Saola approached. France24.com