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Chile: Easter Island fire 'irreparably' damages some iconic statues

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A fire on Chile's Easter Island has caused permanent damage to some of its iconic carved stone figures. The high temperature of the forest fire accelerated the process through which the stone carvings will eventually turn into sand. The island is known around the world for its moais, stone structures that are thought to weigh around 14 tons.

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Chile: Easter Island fire 'irreparably' damages some iconic statues

The Rapa Nui mayor blamed locals who raise cows and horses in the island and regularly burn grassland. The moais may be permanently damaged.

2 years ago·Spokane, United States

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Chile: Easter Island fire damages some statues

SANTIAGO, Chile (AP) — A fire that ripped through part of Chile’s Easter Island this week has caused permanent damage to some of its iconic carved stone figures known as moai, authorities said. The high temperature of the forest fire accelerated the process through which the stone carvings will eventually turn into sand, the mayor […]

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Chile: Easter Island fire 'irreparably' damages some iconic statues

The Rapa Nui mayor blamed locals who raise cows and horses in the island and regularly burn grassland. The moais may be permanently damaged.

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700-Year-Old Moai Statues Irreparably Damaged by Fire on Easter Island

Easter Island’s moai statues have been deeply damaged by a fire at the UNESCO World Heritage Site. Some of the monolithic heads may be beyond repair.

2 years ago·Dublin, Ireland

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Chile: Easter Island fire 'irreparably' damages some iconic statues

The Rapa Nui mayor blamed locals who raise cows and horses in the island and regularly burn grassland. The moais may be permanently damaged.

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Chile: Easter Island fire 'irreparably' damages some iconic statues

The Rapa Nui mayor blamed locals who raise cows and horses in the island and regularly burn grassland. The moais may be permanently damaged.

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