本文系统和全面地论述华南沿海地质灾害的类型和发育规律。从宏观控制因素划分出岩石圈、大气圈、水圈及生物圈控制的四大地质灾害类型,阐明各类型发灾特点,论述主要地质灾害类型的分布和发育规律,提出灾害的总体防治对策。 This paper systematically and comprehensively discusses the types and development rules of coastal geological disasters in South China. According to the macroscopic control factors, the four types of geological disasters controlled by lithosphere, atmosphere, hydrosphere and biosphere are distinguished. The characteristics of each type of disasters are expounded. The distribution and development of major geological disasters are discussed. The overall prevention and control measures of disasters are proposed.