Formation Of Easter Island
A lot has been discussed about the creation of the impressive statues, but what about the island itself? Studies reveal that the island was formed by volcanic flows of basalt and also andesite. Then the volcanic tuff, which is a type of rock made from ash, came to rest in the crater. This type of stone was used for carving the statues, and most Moai sit along the Rano Raraku volcanic cone. Experts believe this cone was the quarry which supplied the people with the monoliths they carved.
Formation Of Easter Island
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