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The document discusses two significant landslides in Hong Kong: the 1972 Po Shan Road Landslide and the 1993 Kwun Lung Lau Landslide. It highlights natural and anthropogenic causes, immediate community impacts, and changes in urban planning policies following these events. Additionally, it suggests geotechnical engineering measures and long-term preventive strategies to mitigate future landslide risks.

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Part A: Sub-Questions

The document discusses two significant landslides in Hong Kong: the 1972 Po Shan Road Landslide and the 1993 Kwun Lung Lau Landslide. It highlights natural and anthropogenic causes, immediate community impacts, and changes in urban planning policies following these events. Additionally, it suggests geotechnical engineering measures and long-term preventive strategies to mitigate future landslide risks.

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Question 1

Part A: Examine the image of the 1972 Po Shan Road Landslide from the
provided hyperlink.

Sub-Questions:

1. What were the primary natural causes of the Po Shan Road


Landslide in 1972?

2. Identify two anthropogenic factors that contributed to this landslide.

3. Describe the immediate effects of the landslide on the local


community.

4. How did the landslide alter urban planning and development policies
in Hong Kong?

5. Suggest three geotechnical engineering measures that could have


prevented or mitigated the impact of the landslide.

Image 1:

![Po Shan Road Landslide 1972](Insert Image URL)

Answer 1:

1. The primary natural causes included heavy rainfall and the


geological instability of the area.

2. Anthropogenic factors were poor urban planning and construction


practices, and inadequate slope maintenance.

3. The immediate effects included significant damage to infrastructure,


loss of life, and displacement of residents.

4. The landslide prompted stricter regulations and improved urban


planning policies focused on hillside development and slope safety
management.

5. Three geotechnical engineering measures could include effective


drainage systems, terracing with retaining walls, and reforestation
to increase soil stability.

Question 2

Part A: Analyze the image showing the 1993 Kwun Lung Lau Landslide
from the provided hyperlink.

Sub-Questions:

1. What environmental conditions led to the Kwun Lung Lau Landslide


in 1993?
2. Discuss the role of human activities in exacerbating the landslide
risk.

3. How did the landslide affect public awareness and government


policies on slope safety?

4. What were the major challenges faced during the rescue and
recovery operations?

5. Propose three long-term preventive measures to mitigate landslide


risks in urban areas.

Image 2:

![Kwun Lung Lau Landslide 1993](Insert Image URL)

Answer 2:

1. Environmental conditions included prolonged heavy rainfall and


steep, unstable slopes.

2. Human activities such as unauthorized construction and improper


land use practices exacerbated the landslide risk.

3. The landslide raised public awareness about the importance of slope


safety and prompted the government to implement stricter
regulations and comprehensive slope management programs.

4. Major challenges included accessing the affected area, ensuring the


safety of rescue workers, and managing the logistical aspects of
evacuating and sheltering displaced residents.

5. Long-term preventive measures include continuous monitoring of


slopes, enforcing strict land use regulations, and developing
advanced early warning systems.

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