 The underwater fresh water supply has been salinated by this influx of seawater.In 2013 over 200 homes were damaged in the capital Majuro, and the airport was forced to close due to particularly high tides.To a certain extent, the Marshallese are trapped on their islands, such as the Majuro Atoll, when large storms or tides occur, having no recourse to evacuate to higher grounds or neighbouring islands.