At the invitation of the Hong Kong Observatory, Professor Ding Yuan-zhang delivered a lecture at the Observatory on the geological setting, historical earthquakes and seismic hazard in the vicinity of Hong Kong on 6 September 2007.  He also offered advice on seismological work of the Observatory.

Professor Ding has been the Observatory's scientific advisor since 1996.  He was the Director of the Earthquake Administration of Guangdong Province and has conducted seismological research for many years.  Professor Ding has published many research papers and monographs, and is the author of the seismological reference book "Introduction to Seismic Hazards of Guangdong and Hong Kong".  Besides serving as a scientific advisor to the Observatory, Professor Ding is currently an expert advisor to the Civil Engineering and Development Department.

The lecture deepened our understanding on the seismic hazard in the vicinity of Hong Kong and greatly benefited our colleagues.  The invaluable advice given by Professor Ding will be very helpful to our work in the future.

Professor Ding Yuan-zhang delivering lecture
to staff of the Hong Kong Observatory