Dominica, located at the center of the Eastern Caribbean archipelago, is approximately 750.6 square kilometers (sq km). The country is vulnerable to earthquakes and volcanic eruptions, floods and landslides, and hurricanes. Located near the eastern margin of the Caribbean plate and its eight volcanoes, Dominica is considered to be the most geologically active island in the Caribbean. With the island’s steep terrain, landslides and flash floods are common. Hurricanes afflicting the country will become stronger due to sea-level rises from climate change.
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