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TROPICAL CYCLONES IN 2008

Table 1.2    

Positions and elevations of various barometers mentioned in this publication

Station Position Elevation of
anemometer above
M.S.L. (m)
Latitude N Longitude E

Hong Kong Observatory Headquarters

22°18'07"

114°10'27"

40

Cheung Chau

22°12'04"

114°01'36"

80

Hong Kong International Airport

22°18'34"

113°55'19"

7*

Lau Fau Shan

22°28'08"

113°59'01"

36

Peng Chau

22°17'28"

114°02'36"

35

Ta Kwu Ling

22°31'43"

114°09'24"

14

Waglan Island

22°10'56"

114°18'12"

60


* The elevation of the barometer at the Hong Kong International Airport was revised according to the latest geodetic measurement by the Lands Department.

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