Four years ago in the Mortlocks southeast of Chuuk Lagoon, the water seeped up from under. Two months ago in Pohnpei state, the islands of Assapwafik, Pakin and Orlouk got hit. A storm surge swept over Majuro in the Marshalls and carried away pigs and dogs. But the worst damage is salting of taro patches. It makes the soil unproductive.
People have to find new crops.
In our experience this is not normal. It has started during the last five years. They've had such a severe tidal problem that they've had to evacuate. By the time islands go under, it will be too late for the rest of the world. He said the Micronesian government is trying to help.