The mystery of Easter Island

The video explores the history of Easter Island's moai statues, built by settlers from Polynesia. Initially thriving, the population grew but later declined due to resource depletion and conflict. The construction of the moai led to deforestation, causing environmental collapse. This serves as a lesson on the importance of sustainable resource use.

What happened to the island's supply of wood over time?

What were the consequences of the islanders' overuse of natural resources?