PolyU Library
Journal Call no.AP8.W56
AuthorJones, Allison.
Article TitleOn a slippery slope : can Hongkong prevent landslides? / Allison Jones.
Is Part OfWindow ; v.3, no.33, 26 Aug 1994, p.32-37, illus.
AbstractHongkong has been building on hillsides for years. But when the heavens open, these slopes get saturated, causing earthslips that take a high toll on life and property. Critics say slope supervision and maintenance leave much to be desired - but others believe Hongkong is merely payiny the price for fighting against nature.