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

A new study warns that the increase in sea level could threaten the emblematic statues of Moai from Easter Island by the end of the century. The researchers used computer models to predict that the waves could reach Ahu Tongariki. It is the largest ceremonial platform on the island from 2080. This site is crucial for tourism and cultural identity of the island. Cultural heritage sites in the world are faced with similar threats to the rise of seas.