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Easter Island’s Ancient Population Never Faced Ecological Collapse, Suggests Another Study
New DNA analysis adds to growing research indicating the famous Pacific island did not collapse from overuse of resources before the arrival of Europeans
'Ecocide' on Easter Island never took place, studies suggest
Two recent studies have cast doubt on a popular theory that the ancient residents of Easter Island suffered a societal collapse because they overexploited their natural resources, an event often labeled one of history's first "ecocides".
Scientists Challenge Popular Easter Island 'Ecological Suicide' Theory
The history of Easter Island's ancient inhabitants has been presented as a warning tale of resource overexploitation.
Easter Island DNA proves the population did not collapse
Rapa Nui, also known as Easter Island or Te Pito o Te Henua (the navel of the world), is one of the most remote inhabited locations on Earth, situated over 1,900 km from the nearest Polynesian island and 3,700 km from South America.
Landmark Genetics Study Shows Easter Island Population Collapse Never Happened
The scientists have debunked what they say was a colonial narrative, and one which has been used as a warning about overexploiting nature.
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The giant statues of Easter Island are threatened by climate change: 'We won't be able to protect them all'
The moai, carved from volcanic tuff, are threatened by rising sea levels and climate changes worsened by global warming.
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New evidence upends contentious Easter Island theory, scientists say
Scientists turn to ancient DNA to understand the history of Easter Island, a remote island in the Pacific Ocean also known as ...
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Ring of Fire: Stunning Annular Solar Eclipse Set to Light Up the Sky
On October 2, 2024, an annular solar eclipse will occur, creating the stunning "ring of fire" effect as the moon partially ...
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Researchers uncover truth about Easter Island’s mysterious past
Their fresh research casts doubt on a popular theory that there was a societal collapse amongst the residents because they ...
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