A new study warns that rising sea levels could threaten Easter Island’s iconic moai statues by the end of the century ...

Easter Island's famous moai statues face growing threat from rising seas The roughly 900 moai statues across the island were built by the Rapa Nui people between the 10th and 16th centuries.

By 2080, rising sea levels could cause seasonal waves to reach Ahu Tongariki, the iconic ceremonial platform that is part of the Rapa Nui National Park, a UNESCO world heritage site, according to ...

A new study warns that rising sea levels could threaten Easter Island’s iconic moai statues by the end of the century. Researchers have used computer models to predict that waves could reach ...

Rising sea levels may endanger Easter Island's moai statues by century's end, a study reveals.

By ANNIKA HAMMERSCHLAG Associated Press By the end of the century, rising sea levels could push powerful seasonal waves into Easter Island’s 15 iconic moai statues, according to a new study ...

A new study warns that rising sea levels could threaten Easter Island’s iconic moai statues by the end of the century. Researchers have used computer models to predict that waves could reach Ahu ...

A new study warns that rising sea levels could threaten Easter Island’s iconic moai statues by the end of the century. Researchers have used computer models to predict that waves could reach Ahu ...

By the end of the century, rising sea levels could push powerful seasonal waves into Easter Island’s 15 iconic moai statues, according to a new study published in the Journal of Cultural Heritage.