The Pros And Cons Of Easter Island

Evidence of almost 100 of the stones has revealed without the need to excavate the site, due to remote sensing, ground-penetrating radar and geographical imaging technologies. These advancements in science and technology allow researchers to discover the historical monuments full extent. Fragments of bones, stones and the foundation pits in which they were situated have all been uncovered during excavations and technological mapping indicating the true size and importance the site was to the Neolithic

This paper will provide information on the volcanoes of Hawaii, where it is known to be the home of one of the world’s largest volcanic islands, merely second to Iceland. It is not just the beautiful landscapes and wildlife that spark the interest to this particular area, but the uniqueness of the Hawaiian volcanoes and islands themselves are what make the area so significant. There will be information spanning from the history of the origin of the islands to how Hawaii must adjust to the volcanic hazards in order to keep the area livable. With these ideas in mind, I will first address background information on the area and set the scene as to what makes this area so special. Then I will transition to the history of how the

North Stradbroke Island (NSI), also known as Minjerribah to its indigenous people, the Quandamooka people, is the second-largest island in the world, covering an area of 275.2 km2. The island has a wide range of ecosystems including open beaches, frontal dunes, rocky headlands, mangroves, and tidal swamps (Stradbrokeisland.com, 2018). On the island, the sand mining company, Sibelco, are to close their operation on NSI in 1919. This decision has been made through the exploration of advantages and disadvantages of undertaking sand mining on NSI, as well as alternative sources of economic income and planning replacement employment. When making the decision to close Sibelco’s sand mining on the island, it was important to remain mindful to the natives of the island and their ideals, traditions and sacred land. In considering all of these factors, it is most ideal for Sibelco’s sand mining operations on NSI to close.

In the article by Jared Diamond, many interesting theories are discussed about Easter Island’s history and decline. Diamond makes connections to the environmental challenges we face today and he compares the catastrophe of Easter Island to our current over consumption of natural resources. While this article makes for an interesting read, much of it is offered from a single perspective and little counter evidence is offered. The author writes in a way that could engage a non-academic audience who may not be interested in counter evidence, or proper referencing. The article lacks credibility due to its narrow scope and conversational diction. At the root of this discussion however, is the notion that the Rapa Nui people were

After the European influence upon indigenous Hawaiian culture, “Hawaiians radically reinterpreted and transformed their culture… part of this transformation was the abandonment of the kapu system in 1819.” The meaning of the organization of architecture no longer reflects upon ideology of the Hawaiians, but the adaptation of more technological advanced living space. As a result, “many temples were dismantled or destroyed, leaving only he foundation stones” (Ladegoged, #).

In recent years, ancient burial grounds have been frequently disturbed due to increasing surveillance by anthropologists and constructed on by state-of-the-art technology and are more critically protected than ever before. Understanding the importance of burial grounds gives an insight on the rich history of ancient Hawaii. They have influenced the burials performed, ancestors and their modern inhabitants, and how they have impacted modern Hawaii. Burial methods will range from the tallest peaks on land to burying those in the ocean. Ancestors influence these methods depending on their rank and actions, having their modern descendants have a choice to inherit these arrangements and protect their ancestors.

When considering excavation methods, the location of the site has to be taken into account, as many archaeological methodologies can cause long-term damage to the site. So considering conservation strategies and methods is crucial. This directly applies to New Kinord, as the

could live there, and to have a supply of trees for the future. In Easter

Lana’i island is different from our other Hawaiian islands because the entire island is privately owned; it is not a common. However, there are resources on the island that are commons. Make a short list of the pros and cons of a privately owned island?

There was once a Native American clan that widely cohabitated in the Southwestern part of America. This clan would soon come to be recognized as the Anasazi or, the “Ancient One’s”, by researchers who studied in depth their culture and geographical movements. Artifacts and other findings have expressed to archaeologists that their lifestyle was not only very well established but also efficient. They had adapted methods of hunting and gathering, they were knowledgeable farmers who had actually developed their own method of an irrigation system to water their crops (maize, squash, and a variety of beans), and they were skilled builders. Their homes were known to be made of structured stone, often times organized in a way that is known today as cliff dwellings. In addition to these

Inspired by my recent visit to Haida Gwaii, I found myself transfixed by the Chief Skedans Mortuary Pole. Carved by Bill Reid, this stunning pole is a replica of the Mortuary Pole initially raised in the village of Skidegate in the 1870’s. Honouring the Raven Chief of Skedans the pole depicts the hereditary crests of the chief. At the top of the original pole, a rectangle board covered a cavity that held the Chief’s remains in a burial box. Examining the pole in detail, I could see the moon, a Mountain Goat, Grizzly Bear and a Whale.

Easter Island was once a haven for its inhabitants. It provided them with all of their needs, food, shelter, tools, and even the ability to create great works of art. They abused this Eden, and turned it into a disaster, with almost no natural resources. This could very well happen to us, because our earth is the same Eden that Easter Island once was.

Lush to barren, bio-diverse to disturbed, blooming beauty to foul crudeness—is a common theme plaguing the natural world at this precise moment in time. Humans are overtaxing the splendor of nature, altering it into an unrecognizable wasteland ravaged by greed and economic lust. Such a modification can even be fatal, extinguishing green eternally in replacement of stark soil that sadly anticipates some form of aid with the capability to maybe replenish it. Within “The Lorax” and the land mass known as Easter Island, both environments are victim to the immoral whims of humanity and the consequent demolition it wreak, the two merely differing in the advancement of technology.

My name is Oliver Kirby and I am a historian. For many years now I have been deeply invested in the study of South American and Polynesian history. The magazine ‘The Good Weekend’ approached me with an opportunity to write an article discussing the rise and expansion of Easter Island and then its decline. I will also be discussing if what happened to Easter Island is a microcosm of what might happen to the rest of the world.

The Lorax and the legacy of Easter Island dually exhibit a meaning far beyond the colorful depictions of fictional creatures, one surpassing even the extent of the persisting statues towering above the ground. Amidst their disparities, the two tales successfully illuminate the consequences of monetary as well as personal desire and serve as warnings against pursuing a similar objective.