In contrast, almost none of the Seychelles or Maldives are in areas of cyclone activity. Reunion and the Comoros possess active volcanoes which have frequent eruptions. These eruptions cause the destruction of thousands of hectares of forest and crop land, as well as necessitate the evacuation of thousands of inhabitants. According to the report, Madagascar and the Comoros suffer from substantial soil erosion and deforestation due to rising population densities and poor cultivation practices, while soil erosion in the Seychelles is the result of extensive treeclearing in the colonial period. In light of rising demand, fresh water resources have become a concern in recent years on many of the islands.
Surface water is scarce and groundwater is too deep for economical recovery.
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