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== Natural disasters ==
The Oan Isles are prone are many natural disasters. Due to the continuous movement of the Yasteria Major and Aurora tectonic plates, the country experiences earthquakes. Most earthquakes are small and the people have learnt to build earthquake-proof buildings. Unfortunately, every century at least one major earthquake (measuring 7 and higher on the Richter scale) does occur. These earthquakes have led to large waves called tsunamis whose deadly force has destroyed forests, coral reefs, and human settlements. Because the islands lie on the Aequator, they are highly rainy. Thus flooding and landslides can occur. Worst of all, are the cyclones. Cyclones are very powerful tropical storms that usually occur once every quarter century. They are incredibly powerful and have caused great destruction when they occur. The country has put in place measures to deal with these threats such as the construction of levees, and walls to protect the nation from sea waves, a large drainage system to expel or store rainwater, and using natural features like forests to stabilize the earth and prevent flooding and landslides.
== Environmental issues ==
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