The Geological Society of Hong Kong 香港地質學會
Last updated: 21 June 2009
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Rock of the month

Rock of the month
[ Limestone ] a sedimentary rock Composed maily of calcite and/or dolomite, which come from the beds of evaporated seas, lakes and from sea animal shells. This rock is widely used in making cement for concrete, and is an excellent building stone for humid regions.


Our Society - GSHK
The Geological Society of Hong Kong is a non-profit organisation that attempts to promote geological and earth science studies within Hong Kong and the adjacent region. We organise local and overseas fieldtrips, as well as lectures. The Society publishes a journal (The Hong Kong Geologist) and bulletins dealing with a variety of earth science subjects.




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What's New!


Field trips:

Summer Trip to North Xinjiang - July 18th to 2nd Aug 2009 1st CALL
(FULL)


Cooperation:
Exhibition, Lectures and Field visit
(17.5.09-16.8.09)

Third Event: 2009.07.04 Saturday (2:30 - 4:00pm) Cantonese
Lecture by Prof. Lee Cho-min (Former Chairman of the Geological Society of Hong Kong) - Hong Kong fossils and geological history




Long Term Cooperation with HKSAR Government Agencies

 


Others :

Grand opening ceremony of the Stephen Hui Geological Museum - HKU 16 Jan. 2009


Fund for Elderly Members Attending Overseas Trips


Recent Activities Albums :
29 Nov 08 Dapeng Bay field trip - by Peter Cheung

18 Jan 2009 High Junk Peak field excursion - By Felix LEE

26 April 2009 Tai O Fieldtrip -
Photo album by

Peter Cheung

Janice Shaw