Hawaii's Hōlei Sea Arch Collapses

The roughly 550-year-old Hōlei Sea Arch on Hawaii’s south coast collapsed into the sea, park officials said, warning visitors to avoid unstable cliffs.

VRT NWS

Storms too much? Famous Hawaiian rock formation over 500 years old completely wiped away

The Hōlei Sea Arch, a famous rock arch off Hawaii's southern coast, has been completely destroyed. Volcanoes National Park confirms it. When the arch collapsed is not clear, but the tropical storm Nolo may have played a part.

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Der Spiegel

Hawaii: Famous Sea Arch Collapses; Warning About Unstable Cliffs

About 550 years old, around 27 meters tall, and a popular photo spot: the Ho'lei Sea Arch in Hawaii. The natural landmark is now gone.

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The Independent

Famed Hawaii tourist attraction collapses into the sea amid unstable cliff warning

Officials at the park service warned visitors to keep away from the location

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Hawaii's Hōlei Sea Arch Collapses

Storms too much? Famous Hawaiian rock formation over 500 years old completely wiped away

Hawaii: Famous Sea Arch Collapses; Warning About Unstable Cliffs

Famed Hawaii tourist attraction collapses into the sea amid unstable cliff warning

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Hawaii's Hōlei Sea Arch Collapses

Storms too much? Famous Hawaiian rock formation over 500 years old completely wiped away

Hawaii: Famous Sea Arch Collapses; Warning About Unstable Cliffs

Famed Hawaii tourist attraction collapses into the sea amid unstable cliff warning

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