Erupting At Any Moment

The Easter Island homes three volcanoes which are now extinct. The tallest of them stands at mighty 1674 feet. Factually, Easter Island is itself one large volcano. The volcano Ranu Kau is in the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Rapa Nui National Park.

Disappearance Theory…

Apart from the theory that there were riots, another theory that tries to explain the disappearance of the Islanders in the 18th century is that the place was infested by rats. Some theorists believe that excess food attracted rodents which might have traveled to the island hidden in canoes

Rat Bones Discovered

The rats probably ate all the healthy vegetation not only preventing growth but also infecting others. Though these rats were causing damage they ended up becoming the Islanders meal. This theory is backed up by the fact that archeologists found rat bones on the Island.

What Happened To The People?

It is believed that the original inhabitants of the Easter Island were the cause of their own destruction. According to one theory, the residents cleared the forest area believing that it would grow back in no time. Then the increasing population created a problem as the place was not big enough to take care of a large population. 

Who Were The Architects?

Though there have been speculations, there is still no certainty as to the identity of the architects of the Moai statues. There are a lot of theories just like about other things on the island but what the truth is, it still escapes the historians.

The Eyes

It is said that the eyes of the Moai were not placed on them until they were taken to their final resting spot. This is considered one of the reasons why the Moai that are broken or fallen are blind.