Meteorology series
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21:57 1. Return of WANDA
2005-09-28
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In 1962, the typhoon Wanda, which was so destructive, arrived in Hong Kong and took away many people's lives. It caused casualties, economic and life loss as well. People wonder what will be happening...
2. Rainy and sunny days
2005-10-05
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The "June 18 rainstorm" is a painful collective memory of Hong Kong people. The temporary housing in Gai Liu Resettlement Area and the Kotewall Building in Mid-Level collapsed due to landslide, result...
21:56 3. Wings on wind
2005-10-12
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The Hong Kong Observatory has been providing meteorological information for the aviation industry. We look at how the Airport Meteorological Office ensure air safety and how the scientists at the offi...
21:54 4. Sea of change
2005-10-19
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As early as in 1833, Hong Kong Observatory provided maritime weather service to ocean-going ships and helped them locate themselves in the water to keep in lane and avoid stranding. Now, Hong Kong has...
21:53 5. Life of extreme
2005-10-26
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The Hong Kong Observatory has a weather forecast system on coldness, hotness, fire danger and frost's descent. Many people are always struggling with the extreme weather on the Earth. The episode talk...
21:57 6. The Earth-shaking Catastrophe
2005-11-02
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The 2004 Indian Ocean earthquake generated a tsunami devastated the shores of a number of countries. It caused serious damage and deaths. After the disaster, scientists from all over the world are pla...
7. The butterfly storm
2005-11-09
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Butterflies appear in winter in Hong Kong every year. It would be a question that butterflies have changed their migration time and distribution. Some people say global warming is the main cause. Ther...
8. Chasing Tomorrow
2005-11-16
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Global climate will be changed drastically in the next century. Nowadays, scientists employ advanced methods to forecast temperature changes so that we can make preparations to face the future. The O...
