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alluvial soil of the delta, which is said to be
situated just 3 m MSL. There are also a large
number of fi shermen in this vast area. On 2
May 2008, the delta suffered a major disaster,
devastated by Cyclone Nargis.
21.7.1.1 Geography
Terrains and Arms
The city of Rangoon, situated on the southernmost
spur of the Pegu Yoma, lies at the southeastern
edge of the delta. The entire area is overlain by a
Plate 21.6 Irrawadi Delta
Fig. 21.5 Irrawady Delta
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alluvial soil of the delta, which is said to be
situated just 3 m MSL. There are also a large
number of fi shermen in this vast area. On 2
May 2008, the delta suffered a major disaster,
devastated by Cyclone Nargis.
21.7.1.1 Geography
Terrains and Arms
The city of Rangoon, situated on the southernmost
spur of the Pegu Yoma, lies at the southeastern
edge of the delta. The entire area is overlain by a
Plate 21.6 Irrawadi Delta
Fig. 21.5 Irrawady Delta
21 Wetlands of Other Regions in Asia