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NOAA Photo Library Image - isla0004

The Rano Raraku quarry at Easter Island where the moai were cut out of volcanic rock and sculpted prior to transport to various sites on the island.

Image ID: isla0004, NOAA's Small World Collection
Location: Chile, Easter Island
Photographer: Lieutenant Elizabeth Crapo, NOAA Corps


Category: Islands/Archaeology/

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