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Drought, vegetation change, and human history on Rapa Nui (Isla de Pascua, Easter Island)

Quaternary research • 69 (1) • Published In 2007 • Pages: 16-28

By: Mann, Daniel Hamilton, Edwards, James, Chase, Julie, Beck, Warren, Reanier, Richard, Mass, Michele, Finney, Bruce, Loret, John.

Abstract

This is a study of the paleoecology of Rapa Nui based on core samples of sediments from three of the island's crater lakes. The presence of charcoal indicates widespread burning and destruction of island forests around AD 1200, an event also reflected in a change in the predominant pollen types from palm trees to grasses and sedges. The core samples also reveal a series of droughts that correlate with climate events found in New Zealand and South America.

HRAF PubDate

2017

Region

Oceania

Sub Region

Polynesia

Document Type

article

Evaluation

Creator Type

Archaeologist

Document Rating

4: Excellent Secondary Data

5: Excellent Primary Data

Analyst

Ian Skoggard ; 2012

Field Date

1996-1999

Coverage Date

1200-1650

Coverage Place

Easter Island, Valparaíso, Chile

Notes

Daniel Mann, James Edwards, Julie Chase, Warren Beck, Richard Reanier, Michele Mass, Bruce Finney, John Loret

Includes bibliographical references(p. 26-28)

LCCN

79025798

LCSH

Easter Island