Mud at the bottom of a Mexican lake holds secrets about the Maya empire's demise

Friday, August 3, 2018 - 14:50 in Earth & Climate

Science The ancient Maya faced severe drought, according to an ancient mineral deposit. Using the mineral gypsum, found at the bottom of a lake in Mexico, researchers showed that rainfall to the area dropped by nearly half during the collapse of the Maya,…

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