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Non- Traditional Settlement Patterns & Typhoon Hazards on contemporary Majuro

This paper presents a case study of traditional and contemporary settlement patterns of Majuro, and discusses its vulnerability to storm surges. The paper shows that the application of traditional knowledge extends to the realm of urban planning and that, in fact, ignoring this traditional knowledge as expressed in preWorld War II settlement patterns, exposes urban development to increased flood hazards, a risk which may exact a price too high in life and property.

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Non- Traditional Settlement Patterns & Typhoon Hazards on contemporary Majuro

paper presents a case study of traditional and…

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Publisher Climate Change Directorate
Modified 08 April 2022
Release Date 25 June 2021
Source URL http://marshall.csu.edu.au/Marshalls/html/typhoon/typhoon.html
Identifier 106dd6ee-0850-4c20-aef6-107b1ce9455f
Spatial / Geographical Coverage Location Marshall Islands
Relevant Countries Republic of the Marshall Islands
License Public
[Open Data]
Contact Name Dirk H.R. Spennemann
Contact Email [email protected]
POD Theme Atmosphere and Climate, Built Environment