Gill et al., (2007) discuss the Mayan Collapse and suggests droughts was the main reason for the collapse of the civilization. This article was interesting to read because of the methods used to date the climate in the past. In addition, this article discusses gradual extinction and abrupt/catastrophic extinction (Gill et al., 2007:289). This discussion was interesting because isn’t any extinction gradual? In other words, doesn’t a specie or civilization slowly decline in its population which then leads to its extinction? Furthermore, is it possible for climatic change to have caused drought which by extension caused internal warfare which lead to the Maya Collapse? Gill’s et al., (2007:298) discussion regarding the physical destruction of
