Easter Island’s ‘population crash’ never occurred, new research reveals

Credit: "Easter Island, Ahu Tongariki" by Arian Zwegers is licensed under CC BY 2.0.

New research featuring faculty at Binghamton University, State University of New York reveals that the "population crash" theory about Easter Island is just a myth.

« Easter Island’s ‘population crash’ never occurred, new research reveals

Credit: Robert J. DiNapoli

Binghamton University Environmental Studies Research Development Specialist Robert J. DiNapoli stands next to a rock garden on Rapa Nui, or Easter Island.

« Easter Island’s ‘population crash’ never occurred, new research reveals

Credit: Carl Lipo

Rock gardens on Rapa Nui

« Easter Island’s ‘population crash’ never occurred, new research reveals

Credit: Carl Lipo

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« Easter Island’s ‘population crash’ never occurred, new research reveals

Credit: Carl Lipo

Rock gardens on Rapa Nui

« Easter Island’s ‘population crash’ never occurred, new research reveals

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