Mount Tai Mo
mountain, Hong Kong, China
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Mount Tai Mo is the highest peak in Hong Kong, reaching 957 meters (3,140 feet). It is part of a series of ridges that form the rugged terrain of the region, which geologically aligns with the South China massif. This area was shaped by volcanic activity and granitic intrusions approximately 150 million years ago during the Jurassic Period. Lowland areas in Hong Kong are scarce, with most extensive plains found north of Mount Tai Mo. The urban areas, including reclaimed land, occupy a small fraction of the level terrain.1
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