In 2008, extreme waves and high tides caused widespread flooding in the capital city of Majuro and other urban centres, 3 feet (0.91 m) above sea level. On Christmas morning in 2008, the government declared a state of emergency. In 2013, heavy waves once again breached the city walls of Majuro. COUNT 5
QSN1 What is the capital of the Marshall Islands? ANS1 Majuro QSN2 On what day in 2008 did the Marshall Island government declare a state of emergency? ANS2 Christmas QSN3 In meters, how high were the 2008 floods? ANS3 0.91 QSN4 What caused the 2008 floods? ANS4 extreme waves and high tides QSN5 In what year did waves overcome the walls of the capital city? ANS5 2013