Geographical, Geological & Archaeological Society SSS HKUSU

Geographical, Geological & Archaeological Society SSS HKUSU 香港大學學生會社會科學學會地理地質及考古學會
Geographical, Geological & Archaeological Society, Social Sciences Society, The Hong Kong University Students' Union

“Nothing escapes geography.”

Founded in 1955, Geographical, Geological & Archaeological Society SSS HKUSU (“GGAS”, formerly Geographical, Geological & Archaeological Society AA HKUSU) has been one of the oldest societies in continuous operation in the University of Hong Kong. Despite having gone through some challenging times in the past half-century, the Society’s goal to serve Members to the h

ighest standards has never been wavered, and shall remain immutable for the foreseeable future. The transition in affiliation from Arts Association HKUSU to Social Sciences Society HKUSU in 2008 embodies a new beginning for the Society to thrive again and reach new zenith. At GGAS, we believe that zeal is the key to success. As inscribed in the Society’s constitution, the Society not only aims to cultivate Members’ interests and knowledge in Geography, Geology and Archaeology, but we are also committed to developing social awareness among our Members, especially social issues that are related to Geography, Geology and Archaeology. Our zeal is inherent in everything we do, from publishing news bulletin to organizing large-scale events such as the Orientation Series. It is this spirit that keeps us together, that empowers us to serve our Members, and to care for the community.

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Contact:

Email: [email protected]

Mail address:
Geographical, Geological & Archaeological Society,
The Hong Kong University Students' Union,
Pokfulam Road, Hong Kong

Society Room Address:
CPD-3.19,
Centennial Campus,
The University of Hong Kong

[第31期 地紙 🇹🇻]第13屆亞太可持續發展論壇喺2月24日至27日喺泰國曼谷舉行 🌏,今屆論壇重點討論嘅可持續發展目標之一係「目標十一:可持續城市和社區」,想了解多啲同呢個目標有關嘅國家?咁就唔好錯過今期嘅地紙啦 🇹🇻🪸!🏔🗒 第31期...
26/02/2026

[第31期 地紙 🇹🇻]

第13屆亞太可持續發展論壇喺2月24日至27日喺泰國曼谷舉行 🌏,今屆論壇重點討論嘅可持續發展目標之一係「目標十一:可持續城市和社區」,想了解多啲同呢個目標有關嘅國家?咁就唔好錯過今期嘅地紙啦 🇹🇻🪸!

🏔🗒 第31期實體版地紙可於賽馬會教學樓 10/F(地理學系)取閲 ✨️!

[GeoAddress #31 🇹🇻]

The 13th Asia-Pacific Forum on Sustainable Development (APFSD) is held in Bangkok, Thailand from 24–27 February 🌏. One of the major Sustainable Development Goals discussed will be Goal 11 (sustainable cities and communities). Let us explore one of the nations at the forefront of this goal 🇹🇻🪸!

🏔🗒 The hard copy of #31 GeoAddress has been placed on 10/F (Department of Geography) of the Jockey Club Tower ✨️!

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第31期 地紙 《被海追趕的國度 —— 圖瓦盧的氣候命運》

引言

氣候變化無疑是二十一世紀廣泛討論的環境議題之一。隨著海平面持續上升,許多低窪地區正面臨被淹沒的風險。國土沉沒並消失在海洋之下,已不再是天方夜譚,而是迫在眉睫的現實。

圖瓦盧(Tuvalu)是嚴重受氣候變化威脅的南太平洋島國。它位於國際換日線以西,在南緯 5° 至 10° 與東經 176° 至 180° 之間。作為全球第四小及大洋洲第二小的國家,圖瓦盧的陸地面積僅有約 26 平方公里(香港島面積為約 81 平方公里)。地形上,圖瓦盧由三座礁島與六個環礁,共計九個島嶼組成。

圖瓦盧平均海拔不足海平面上 5 米,使其極易受風暴潮、漲潮與洪水等現象的侵襲。依照目前海平面的上升速度,海平面預計將於 2100 年上升近 1 米,令這個國家處境如履薄冰,瀕臨被淹沒邊緣。即便有研究指出在 40 年間,圖瓦盧陸地因礁砂堆積增加 2.9%(0.735 平方公里),但這距離能抵消氣候變化帶來的威脅仍是望塵莫及。

地理特徵及其脆弱性

地形
圖瓦盧平均海拔不足 5 米,因而在極端天氣下常暴露於漲潮、風暴潮與海岸侵蝕。研究指出,在本世紀中期前,最高潮位可能淹沒圖瓦盧首都兼人口最多的島嶼 —— 富納富提(Funafuti)高達 50% 的面積。嚴重的海岸侵蝕亦導致潔白無瑕的沙灘每年縮減約 1% 至 2% 的面積。自 1993 年以來,海平面已上升約 0.15 米,而目前的上升速度已加速至每年 5–7 毫米。若全球減排成效不彰,圖瓦盧到 2100 年將可能失去 95% 的陸地面積。

水資源
在完全被海水吞沒前,圖瓦盧珍貴的水資源已被上升的海洋不斷侵蝕,對居民生活造成前所未有的壓力。圖瓦盧沒有河流或天然湖泊,因此,居民唯有依賴漂浮於鹽水之上的地下淡水層(即所謂的「淡水透鏡」)。可惜好景不常,這些淡水層正隨著海平面上升而縮小,海水滲入亦使不少淡水來源不宜飲用。加上旱災頻仍,圖瓦盧人民正面臨氣候變化所造成的嚴峻缺水與農作物失收問題。

土壤
圖瓦盧大部分地區,包括富納富提,都是由狹長的珊瑚環礁構成,因此,土壤多為多孔、缺乏養分的磷酸鹽砂質土壤。貧瘠的土壤僅能支撐以沼澤芋(pulaka)與椰子為主的農業。然而,這類單一耕作系統在颶風侵襲時極為脆弱。亦有研究發現自 1971 年起,由於侵蝕及大規模採礁,富納富提的沙洲已流失約 5%,使這個岌岌可危的國家更易遭受淹沒威脅。

下沉成因

圖瓦盧主要受地理、環境及人為因素相互影響而面臨被淹沒的風險,海洋動力更是進一步令情況惡化。全球暖化導致海水熱膨脹及冰川融化,從而推動海平面上升。在拉尼娜現象發生期間,增強的信風會把暖水推向西太平洋,令圖瓦盧附近的海平面上升。日益強烈的颶風及風暴潮侵蝕珊瑚礁和海岸線,帶走沉積物並削弱天然屏障。另外,板塊活動和地下水開採導致地陷,令島嶼進一步下沉。海岸開發及人口壓力則進一步亦加劇對生態系統的破壞,在如此脆弱的環礁環境中,即使是輕微的變化,也可能引發嚴重後果。

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[Please scroll down for the English version]Arete嘅形成⛰️✨️大家好!我哋係 GGAS 2025–2026 年度嘅新莊 Arete ⛰️「Arete」一詞源於希臘哲學同地理學。喺希臘文入面,...
10/02/2026

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Arete嘅形成⛰️✨️

大家好!我哋係 GGAS 2025–2026 年度嘅新莊 Arete ⛰️

「Arete」一詞源於希臘哲學同地理學。喺希臘文入面,Arete 象徵卓越同美德,以及追求最高潛能📈而喺地理學,佢係指由大自然塑造而成,尖銳崎嶇嘅山脊。呢個雙重含義完美地體現咗我哋嘅精神 — 喺面對挑戰嘅時侯,追求卓越,堅韌不拔💪🏼

正如 Arete 咁勇敢喺山谷間崛起,我哋旨在透過為會員同學生建立一個充滿活力同包容性嘅平台,喺大家心中脫穎而出🔥

敬請期待嚟緊嘅活動✨️✨️

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How Arete is carved⛰️✨️

Hello all! We are Arete⛰️, the newly elected Executive Committee of GGAS Session 2025–2026.

Arete is a term rooted in both Greek philosophy and geography. In Greek, it signifies excellence, virtue, and the pursuit of one’s highest potential.📈Geographically, it refers to a sharp, rugged mountain ridge formed by the powerful forces of nature. This dual meaning perfectly captures the spirit of our cabinet striving for greatness while being resilient and steadfast in the face of challenges.💪🏼

Just as an Arete rises boldly between valleys, we aim to stand out by fostering a dynamic and inclusive community for our Members and Students.🔥

Please stay tuned for our upcoming activities!✨️

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Chairperson and Financial Secretary 🏔 Jasmine「我係風筒豬,我地全莊都係___嘅!」我地嘅Chair + Fin Sec Jasmine雖然望落又cool又靜靜哋,但係佢成日話自己係外冷內熱🥵只要...
08/02/2026

Chairperson and Financial Secretary 🏔 Jasmine

「我係風筒豬,我地全莊都係___嘅!」

我地嘅Chair + Fin Sec Jasmine雖然望落又cool又靜靜哋,但係佢成日話自己係外冷內熱🥵只要多啲同佢接觸就會慢慢發現到佢唔同嘅一面😉

作為Chair,Jasmine講嘢嘅語速唔快但內容一針見血,成日都提出到一啲有用嘅新諗法💬同時,佢做嘢好細心,亦都幾擅長計數🔢負責管理莊嘅財政一定無問題啦🤩

興趣方面,Jasmine平時好鍾意唔同嘅卡通公仔🧸亦都鐘意睇各種各樣嘅體育賽事⛹🏻‍♀️(當然都鍾意地理🤣)充滿童真嘅佢最愛嘅卡通公仔就係Hello Kitty同埋風筒豬啦😻

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#港大地理

External Vice-Chairperson & Publicity Secretary 🏔 Jennifer「*Hehs in confusion*」 作為Pubty嘅Jennifer梗係成日開住laptop edit緊嘢啦💻為咗g...
08/02/2026

External Vice-Chairperson & Publicity Secretary 🏔 Jennifer

「*Hehs in confusion*」

作為Pubty嘅Jennifer梗係成日開住laptop edit緊嘢啦💻為咗good compostion同aesthetic,有時可能會喺library 見到佢overtime𠻹🥲如果見到佢不妨say個hi啦,作為EV佢都好樂意meet new people arrr😋除咗design IG post 同GeoAddress,佢仲會brain storm Soc Product!到時記得support啊✨️✨️✨️

#港大地理

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08/02/2026

Acting General Secretary ⛰️ Oscar

「你知唔知 hyphen (-) 同 en-dash (–) 係唔一樣㗎!?💬」

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#港大地理

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Acting Social Secretary ⛰️ Marco

「唔通讀地理就淨係可以同石頭做朋友?」

正所謂「只要讀地理,唔怕冇人理」,你睇吓Soc Sec Marco有幾多朋友一齊上堂食飯就知讀地理嘅人有幾容易識到朋友💃🏻🕺🏻你可能心諗:係真唔係呀?珍珠都冇咁真!咁係因為GGAS每一年嘅活動都好豐富㗎,由開Sem Gathering到Field Trip,再到一年一度嘅OCamp,令到大家有唔同嘅機會可以識到朋友,當中都有賴Soc Sec嘅落力籌備💪🏻

#港大地理

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Acting Academic Secretary & Acting Welfare Secretary ⛰️ Melody

「唔該你吖^-^!」

作為A Sec嘅Melody會負責今年嘅Field Trip🎒唔好睇佢平時咁鐘意留喺屋企,搞起Field Trip上嚟佢都好俾心機㗎👍🏻而同時身任Welfare Sec嘅佢都有豐富搵welfare經驗🔍搵welfare交俾佢就放心曬啦😽係GGAS嘅Member就千祈唔好錯過佢搞嘅Welfare Week啦🔥

#港大地理

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Acting Publication Secretary ⛰️ Kimberley

「我係Kimberley not Kimberly」

作為 Pubtion,Kimberley 負責寫好多嘅文✍🏼唔好睇佢咁鍾意訓覺,其實佢都好鍾意寫文!唔止 GeoAddress ,Annals 都一樣難佢唔到📚雖然佢平時texting會有好多好搞笑嘅typo,但出文嗰陣就會唔見曬👍🏼

#港大地理

[Please scroll down for the English version]Estuario💧落莊啦!我哋好榮幸可以喺過去呢年為各位會員服務,亦好感謝大家一路嘅支持同鼓勵!GGAS將會由新莊Arete接棒,繼續推廣地理地質同考古...
22/11/2025

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Estuario💧落莊啦!我哋好榮幸可以喺過去呢年為各位會員服務,亦好感謝大家一路嘅支持同鼓勵!

GGAS將會由新莊Arete接棒,繼續推廣地理地質同考古,致力服務一眾會員,希望大家可以繼續支持GGAS!



The Session 2024–2025 Estuario has come to an end! We are honored to have served all our members over the past year and we thank you for your continuous support as well as encouragement!

The newly elected cabinet, Arete, will continue to promote geography, geology and archaeology, and serve all members. Please continue to show your support to GGAS!

#香港大學 #地理#地理系 #香港大學地理系 #港大地理

-[Announcement of Annual General Meeting of Session 2024–2025] Dear Privileged Members, The Annual General Meeting of Ge...
12/11/2025

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[Announcement of Annual General Meeting of Session 2024–2025]

Dear Privileged Members,

The Annual General Meeting of Geographical, Geological & Archaeological Society SSS will be held on 19 November 2025. All Members are welcomed and encouraged to join this meeting. The details are as follows:

Date: 19 November 2025 (Wednesday)

Time: 19:00 - 21:00

Venue: Cartographica Laboratory and Library (10.10), 10/F, Jockey Club Tower

Returning Officer: Ng Ka Yi, Chairperson and Financial Secretary, Social Work and Social Administration Society, SSS, Session 2024 - 2025

Agenda:

Part A

1.⁠ ⁠To appoint the Honorary Secretary of the Annual General Meeting of Geographical, Geological & Archaeological Society SSS Session 2024–2025.
2.⁠ ⁠To receive and adopt the agenda of the Annual General Meeting of Geographical, Geological & Archaeological Society SSS Session 2024–2025.
3.⁠ ⁠To receive and adopt the Standing Orders of The Hong Kong University Students’ Union Council.
4.⁠ ⁠To receive and adopt the minutes of the Annual General Meeting of Geographical, Geological & Archaeological Society SSS Session 2023–2024.
5.⁠ ⁠To receive and adopt the Annual Report and Financial Report of Geographical, Geological & Archaeological Society SSS Session 2024–2025.

-[Announcement of Campaign Meeting of Session 2024–2025]  Dear Privileged Members,  The details of the Campaign Meeting ...
08/11/2025

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[Announcement of Campaign Meeting of Session 2024–2025]

Dear Privileged Members,

The details of the Campaign Meeting of the Geographical, Geological & Archaeological Society SSS Session 2024–2025 are as follows:

Day 1:
Date: 15th November, 2025
Time: 10:00–22:00
Venue: Cartographica Laboratory and Library (10.10), 10/F, Jockey Club Tower

Day 2:
Date: 16th November, 2025
Time: 18:00–22:00
Venue: Cartographica Laboratory and Library (10.10), 10/F, Jockey Club Tower

All members are welcomed to attend the meeting.

Should you have any enquiries, please feel free to contact our Chairperson & Academic Secretary Tam Kwan Ho, Danny by phone (5616 5831) or email ([email protected]).

Best regards,
Geographical, Geological & Archaeological Society SSS
Session 2024–2025

*Image 2 is prepared by the proposed cabinet of the Geographical, Geological & Archaeological Society SSS Session 2025–2026

Address

CPD-3. 19, Centennial Campus, The University Of
Pok Fu Lam

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