Geodiversity refers to the diversity (or variety, range) of geological (rocks, minerals, fossils), geomorphological (landform) and soil features, and their assemblages, relationships, processes, properties, interpretations and systems. Despite there is a limited area of 1108 km2, Hong Kong has a remarkably rich geodiversity that includes divers@ed geology, landforms, and assemblages of associated features and processes. Some geological features can even be considered as world-class. Because geodiversity has a range of values in many ways and it is threatened by human activities and urban development, geoconservation is essential for the well being of present and jhture generations. Geodiversity and geoconservation deserve more attentions in Hong Kong.
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