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Geography and Environment of Pitcairn Islands
Terrain, climate, natural resources, hazards, and environmental conditions of Pitcairn Islands.
Detailed geography
Physical Features
- Terrain
- rugged volcanic formation; rocky coastline with cliffs
- Climate
- tropical; hot and humid; modified by southeast trade winds; rainy season (November to March)
- Highest Point
- 347 — Pawala Valley Ridge 347 m
- Lowest Point
- Pacific Ocean 0 m
Borders and Area
- Area (Comparative)
- about 0.3 times the size of Washington, DC
Natural Resources and Hazards
- Natural Resources
- Miro wood (a dense hardwood prized for traditional carvings and handicrafts), fish, and limited arable land. The islands' remote location in the South Pacific and small land area severely restrict the range and scale of exploitable natural resources, making the local economy heavily dependent on imports and external support.
- Natural Hazards
- typhoons (especially November to March)
Environment and Land Use
- Current Environmental Issues
- deforestation (only a small portion of the original forest remains because of burning and clearing for settlement)