Stalagmites in Mexican caves reveal duration and severity of drought during the Maya collapse

Severe droughts, one lasting 13 years, crippled Maya 1,000 years ago, new study finds. An analysis of a stalagmite within a Mexican cave reveals detailed evidence of drought that contributed to the downfall of the Maya civilization in the area 1,000 years ago.

Stalagmites in Mexican caves reveal duration and severity of drought during the Maya collapse - EurekAlert!

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