Climate change carves 40 metres off edge of Tongan Island

Climate change carves 40 metres off edge of Tongan Island

6 AUGUST 2013

The low lying island of Lifuka in Ha'apai in Tonga is threatened by rising sea levels being blamed on climate change.

Lifuka is the mainland of the Ha'apai Groups with a population of about 700 people.

The island is also popular with tourists and has 11 hotels.

Click here to read more: http://www.radioaustralia.net.au/international/radio/program/pacific-beat/climate-change-carves-40-metres-off-edge-of-tongan-island/1172292

Source: ABC Radio Australia

 

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