{"id":624,"date":"2024-04-28T11:56:48","date_gmt":"2024-04-28T11:56:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/stage.openvirtualworlds.org\/worldheritage2024\/?page_id=624"},"modified":"2024-05-03T09:44:49","modified_gmt":"2024-05-03T09:44:49","slug":"the-threats-of-climate-change-to-dunhuangdunhuang","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/stage.openvirtualworlds.org\/worldheritage2024\/the-threats-of-climate-change-to-dunhuangdunhuang\/","title":{"rendered":"Dunhuang Mogao Caves-2"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover alignfull\" style=\"min-height:500px;aspect-ratio:unset;\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim-80 has-background-dim\" style=\"background-color:#524d4a\"><\/span><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1500\" height=\"1000\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-625\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/stage.openvirtualworlds.org\/worldheritage2024\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2024\/04\/982.jpg\" data-object-fit=\"cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/stage.openvirtualworlds.org\/worldheritage2024\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2024\/04\/982.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/stage.openvirtualworlds.org\/worldheritage2024\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2024\/04\/982-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/stage.openvirtualworlds.org\/worldheritage2024\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2024\/04\/982-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/stage.openvirtualworlds.org\/worldheritage2024\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2024\/04\/982-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/stage.openvirtualworlds.org\/worldheritage2024\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2024\/04\/982-930x620.jpg 930w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px\" \/><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-cover-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left has-neve-text-color-color has-text-color\"><mark class=\"has-inline-color has-nv-light-bg-color\">The Threats of Climate Change to DunhuangDunhuang <\/mark><\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left has-neve-text-color-color has-text-color\"><em><strong><mark style=\"background-color:#cbcccd\" class=\"has-inline-color\">The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog&#8221; is an EnThe threats of climate change to the Mogao Caves in Dunhuang are significant, impacting both the physical and ecological aspects of this precious cultural heritage site.<\/mark><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-query is-layout-flow wp-block-query-is-layout-flow\"><ul class=\"wp-block-post-template is-layout-flow wp-block-post-template-is-layout-flow\"><li class=\"wp-block-post post-2989 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-uncategorized\">\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Quick Intro<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><mark style=\"background-color:#cee6e9\" class=\"has-inline-color\">Welcome to the &#8220;The Threats of Climate Change to Dunhuang&#8221; section of our digital exhibition. This segment delves into the profound impacts of climate change on the Mogao Caves, a site of immense cultural and historical significance. As you navigate through this presentation, you will gain insight into how <strong>environmental changes<\/strong> not only threaten the physical integrity of these ancient artworks but also challenge the ecological balance of the region. From the deterioration of internal air quality to the stresses imposed by increased tourism and external environmental challenges, explore the multifaceted threats that climate change poses to this invaluable heritage site.<\/mark><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Environmental Stress from Tourism<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text has-media-on-the-right is-stacked-on-mobile\"><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p>Increased tourism has overloaded the fragile ecosystem of the Mogao Caves, causing physical and ecological stress. The interior environments of the caves are particularly affected by high visitor numbers, which introduce humidity, carbon dioxide, and heat. This exacerbates the deterioration of the caves&#8217; murals and sculptures by altering temperature and humidity levels, leading to physical damage like foaming, efflorescence, and discoloration of wall paintings.<\/p>\n<\/div><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"550\" height=\"366\" src=\"https:\/\/stage.openvirtualworlds.org\/worldheritage2024\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2024\/04\/tourist-1.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-628 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/stage.openvirtualworlds.org\/worldheritage2024\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2024\/04\/tourist-1.jpeg 550w, https:\/\/stage.openvirtualworlds.org\/worldheritage2024\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2024\/04\/tourist-1-300x200.jpeg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 550px) 100vw, 550px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n<\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Deterioration of Internal Air Quality<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"320\" height=\"320\" src=\"https:\/\/stage.openvirtualworlds.org\/worldheritage2024\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2024\/04\/Two-mural-diseases-in-Dunhuang-a-Disruption-in-cave-26-b-Flaking-in-cave-85_Q320-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-631 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/stage.openvirtualworlds.org\/worldheritage2024\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2024\/04\/Two-mural-diseases-in-Dunhuang-a-Disruption-in-cave-26-b-Flaking-in-cave-85_Q320-1.jpg 320w, https:\/\/stage.openvirtualworlds.org\/worldheritage2024\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2024\/04\/Two-mural-diseases-in-Dunhuang-a-Disruption-in-cave-26-b-Flaking-in-cave-85_Q320-1-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/stage.openvirtualworlds.org\/worldheritage2024\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2024\/04\/Two-mural-diseases-in-Dunhuang-a-Disruption-in-cave-26-b-Flaking-in-cave-85_Q320-1-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 320px) 100vw, 320px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p>Poor air exchange in the caves combined with the introduction of &#8220;three gases&#8221; (heat, moisture, and exhaust gases from human visitors) significantly degrades the microenvironment inside the caves. This situation causes accumulation of damaging substances like sodium chloride on murals, leading to their foaming and deterioration over time.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>External Environmental Challenges<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text has-media-on-the-right is-stacked-on-mobile\"><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p>Externally, the Mogao Caves face ecological issues from natural weathering processes exacerbated by climate change, including dust and wind erosion, and less predictable rainstorms that increase humidity levels suddenly. The surrounding environment also suffers from desertification and loss of vegetation, which impacts the stability and sustainability of the local ecosystem.<\/p>\n<\/div><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" src=\"https:\/\/stage.openvirtualworlds.org\/worldheritage2024\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2024\/04\/1x-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-632 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/stage.openvirtualworlds.org\/worldheritage2024\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2024\/04\/1x-1.jpg 800w, https:\/\/stage.openvirtualworlds.org\/worldheritage2024\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2024\/04\/1x-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/stage.openvirtualworlds.org\/worldheritage2024\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2024\/04\/1x-1-768x513.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-text-color has-background\" style=\"color:#000000;background-color:#ffffff\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div style=\"height:64px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\" style=\"line-height:.9\"><strong>Continue your exhibition journey<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" id=\"schedule-a-visit\" style=\"font-size:59px;line-height:1.15\">Next<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-horizontal is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-499968f5 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-50\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-text-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/stage.openvirtualworlds.org\/worldheritage2024\/dunghuang-mogao-caves-3\/\" style=\"border-radius:50px;color:#ffffff;background-color:#000000\">Digital Preservation<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:64px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Deterioration of Internal Air Quality Poor air exchange in the caves combined with the introduction of &#8220;three gases&#8221; (heat, moisture, and exhaust gases from human visitors) significantly degrades the microenvironment inside the caves. 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