Hawaii Volcanoes National Park has announced the collapse of a famous landmark, the Hōlei Sea Arch. The park shared the news on Instagram, stating that this is just the latest change in the park’s rugged coastline, which is constantly evolving thanks to erosion.
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“Yes, it’s true. RIP Hōlei Sea Arch,” wrote Hawaii Volcanoes National Park in its Instagram post. “The iconic Hōlei Sea Arch in Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park has collapsed into the Pacific Ocean, marking the latest transformation of the park’s remote and rugged coastline. [. . .] So when did it happen? The 90-foot Hōlei Sea Arch was still standing on September 23 but had collapsed by Sunday night, September 27. The exact time of the collapse is unknown and could have occurred when the park was temporarily closed during Tropical Storm Nolo.”
Many people commented to say they saw the arch recently, and that they’re sad it’s gone.
See photos of the Hōlei Sea Arch before and what the cliffside looks like after its collapse below.
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It’s sad to see such a famous natural landmark collapse. The article does a great job of explaining how natural erosion and environmental forces can gradually reshape these iconic landscapes. It’s a good reminder of how powerful and ever-changing nature can be. Thanks for sharing this interesting update!