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Hong Kong has a hilly terrain with a substantial portion of urban development located near or on the hillsides. Coupled with torrential summer rainfall, landslide is a long-term problem. Andrew Malone (Honorary Professor, Department of Earth Sciences, University of Hong Kong) says it is the government's responsibility to prevent or limit damage from landslips. Wong Hok-ning (Deputy Head, Geotechnical Engineering Office (Planning & Standards)) explains why landslides never cease. Chau Kam-tim (Associate Head, Faculty of Construction and Land Use, Hong Kong Polytechnic University) explains the impact of urban development on natural hillsides and man-made slopes.
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