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Introduction:
The
HKO e-Bulletin on Educational Resources is published on-line every
three months. It covers in layman terms various interesting
topics
related to weather phenomena and popular science, as well as new
science and technology developments including those at the Observatory.
We welcome your views and suggestions.
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"Nature's
wonder" - Why is candlelight yellow and gas-grill light blue? |
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"Nature's
wonder" - Why are steel and stone bridges arched in opposite
directions, one upward and one downward? |
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"The
Science of Thunder and Lightning" series -
Episode Two: Why lightning looks the way it does - crooked and
forked? |
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"Tropical
cyclone basics" series -
Very hot weather ahead of an approaching tropical cyclone |
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"Weather
and special phenomena in the Antarctic" series - Sun Dogs |
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"Weather
Phenomena" - How is a tornado rated? |
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"Radiation_Tidbit"
- An economical and easy way to measure radiation |
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Director
of Observatory held public lecture 'Weathering the Storms - Evolution
of the Hong Kong Observatory' |
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Science
in the Public Service Fun Fair in November 2008 |
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"Anemometer
Design Competition" jointly organized by the Faculty of Engineering of
The University of Hong Kong and Hong Kong Observatory |
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Hong
Kong Observatory public seminar : Weather Observation Systems
(Cantonese only) |
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New solar
radiation station at Kau Sai Chau |
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Location-specific
lightning alert service widely promoted by the Scout Association of
Hong Kong |
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The
Observatory enhances its Ultraviolet Index information service |
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Observatory
staff drafted Strategic Plan for the World
Meteorological Organization |
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The
Observatory launches WMO Website for development of new terminal
forecast |
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The
Observatory collaborates with International Organizations in publishing
new wind shear posters |
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Observatory
celebrates 10th anniversary of Airport Meteorological Office and
launches a new Airport Thunderstorm and Lightning Alerting Service |
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The 17th e-Bulletin for the
aviation community released |
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Summary
of Environmental Radiation Monitoring in Hong Kong 2007 Released |
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Public
talks on "Weather and Everyday Life" |
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A new
series of "Liberal Studies" articles under the "Science in the Public
Service" Campaign |
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Activity
of "Science in the Public Service" Campaign in October and November |
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Talks on
Climate Change for Schools |
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| Information by Topics |
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Meteorology |
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Radiation,
Earthquake and Astronomy |
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Space
Weather |
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Nature's
Wonders - Their Science Explained |
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Training
Courses and Activities for the Public |
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Observatory
Publications |
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| Weather Forecast |
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Local
Weather Forecast |
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7-day
Weather Forecast for Hong Kong |
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World
Weather Information Service - A World Meteorological Organization web
site, developed by the Observatory, providing official city forecasts
and climatological information issued by various National
Meteorological and Hydrological Services. |
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Severe
Weather Information Centre - A World Meteorological Organization web
site, developed by the Observatory, providing official Tropical Cyclone
warnings and advisories issued by various National Meteorological and
Hydrological Services. |
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