Rising seas could put Easter Island’s moai at risk by 2080, study warns

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 Tongariki. That’s the island’s largest ceremonial platform as early as 2080. This site is crucial to the island’s tourism and cultural identity. Cultural heritage sites worldwide are facing similar threats from rising seas.