Easter Island brush fire. - General Tiki

T TIKIGIKI Tiki Socialite Australia Joined: Aug 18, 2022 Posts: 452	T TIKIGIKI Posted posted on Mon, Oct 10, 2022 5:46 PM That article calls it a "forest fire". Even the pics show what is obviously a grass fire. They tend to burn quickly and pass just a swiftly. But yes, nowadays there are a few groups of trees that have been planted since the island was completely deforested by the Rapa Nui, but they are not really anywhere near the stands of moai. Besides, how do you burn such a heavy stone statue? They are not made of some flimsy crumbly sandstone or alabaster. Unless somebody immediately poured a lot of very cold water onto the heated rock the statues would remain pretty much the same as they have for centuries. Maybe a little blackened by smoke but that would be all. Perhaps the "curator" is seeking international restoration funds to boost the coffers?

That article calls it a "forest fire". Even the pics show what is obviously a grass fire. They tend to burn quickly and pass just a swiftly. But yes, nowadays there are a few groups of trees that have been planted since the island was completely deforested by the Rapa Nui, but they are not really anywhere near the stands of moai. Besides, how do you burn such a heavy stone statue? They are not made of some flimsy crumbly sandstone or alabaster. Unless somebody immediately poured a lot of very cold water onto the heated rock the statues would remain pretty much the same as they have for centuries. Maybe a little blackened by smoke but that would be all. Perhaps the "curator" is seeking international restoration funds to boost the coffers?

Post #805937 by TIKIGIKI on Mon, Oct 10, 2022 5:46 PM