Motulalo
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Motulalo is the largest islet of Nukufetau, Tuvalu.[1][2] The traditional history of Nukufetau recalls that in order to protect the atoll from raiders from Tonga, Tauasa, an aliki (chief), was given Motulalo.[3] Tauasa would pull up coconut trees and throw them at the raiders.[3]
During World War II the American forces built an airfield and a deepwater wharf on Motulalo.[4] After the war the airfield was dismantled and the land returned to its owners.[4]
