Easter Island

The Pacific Ocean defines the setting of Easter Island — isolation has concentrated life on this volcanic island around Hanga Roa, while open shores and grass-covered slopes give settlement a sparse, self-contained character. Known locally as Rapa Nui, the island is renowned for its moai, monumental stone figures carved chiefly from volcanic tuff at Rano Raraku and erected on ceremonial ahu platforms. Ahu Tongariki, restored after a 1960 tsunami, lines up 15 moai beside the coast. Rapa Nui National Park has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1995. Find related webcams across Rapa Nui and the southeastern Pacific to build a fuller picture of Easter Island.

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