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"Basic Meteorological Knowledge" 2nd print now available
(25 February 2008)
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The Hong Kong Observatory published the
book "Basic Meteorological Knowledge" (基础气象知识) (in Chinese only) in October 2007. In view of its popularity, the book has now
been reprinted to cater for the demand of the public and students.
The aim of this book is to promote meteorological knowledge and enhance
public understanding of weather systems that affect Hong Kong, in order
to raise awareness of disaster prevention and mitigation. In 101 pages,
the book introduces, in layman's terms, basic meteorological knowledge,
weather observation skills and analysis methods, as well as some common
weather types in Hong Kong. It also covers such global phenomena as El
Nino/La Nina, and climate change brought about by greenhouse effects.
The book can be obtained at the Hong Kong Observatory Resource Centre,
the Publications Sales Unit of the Information Services Department,
General Post Office, Tsim Sha Tsui Post Office, Tuen Mun Central Post
Office and Sha Tin Central Post Office. The price is $40 a copy.
The book is also available for sale online at the Government Bookstore
at http://www.bookstore.gov.hk. Details of this online service can be
obtained from Information Services Department's telephone enquiry
service at 2537 1910.
The Hong Kong Observatory Resource Centre is located at Units
2304-2309, 23/F Miramar Tower, 132 Nathan Road, Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon
(telephone: 2926 8250). |
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