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travel
news review
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March '99
A new study by Australia's Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research
Organisation (CSIRO) has revealed a dramatic increase in the vulnerability
of hundreds of islands in South Pacific due to rising sea levels. As worldwide
greenhouse emissions contribute to sea level rise, continually increasing
levels of emissions could be devastating for many South Pacific islands,
some of which are now no more than 1.5m (5 ft) above sea level. The study
calls on developing nations to make substantial cuts to their emission
levels to ensure the survival of these smaller low-lying Pacific Islands.
29 January '99
Fiji Both Fiji and Vanuatu have reported extensive damage following the
arrival of Cyclone Dani in the South Pacific last week. Vanuatu's outer
islands have been the most affected, particularly the northern island
of Efate where there was considerable flooding. In Fiji, the western part
of the main island, Viti Levu has been badly affected by heavy rains in
the aftermath of Cyclone Dani. The towns of Ba, Tavua and Nadi have been
severely flooded, with floodwaters reaching rooftops. Most roads, including
the Kings Road to Suva, were closed temporarily. As no more heavy rainfalls
are predicted, these towns are expected to dry out over the next week.
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