Summary: A Current Problem In French Polynesia

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A current problem in french Polynesia is the radiation and the radiation tsunami left by the nuclear bomb testing. One solution to this problem is to evacuate to another island. According to Wikipedia, the text states that the island of Raiatea has a population of 12,545 and is the second largest island in French Polynesia. This shows that with the radiation tsunami coming the citizens of Mururoa are able to move onto Raiatea without causing overpopulation and problems for the people on Raiatea and there is enough food to go around and shelter so everyone can be taken care of. According to, The Watchers, the text states that there certainly is a radioactive tsunami coming. This shows that the citizens of Mururoa should brace themselves and

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