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Hawaii's Hōlei Sea Arch collapses into the ocean
Original: Hawaii's picturesque Hōlei Sea Arch collapses into the ocean
The Hōlei Sea Arch, a famous natural rock formation on Hawaii's Big Island near Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, has collapsed into the ocean. The arch, a popular stop for visitors along the Chain of Craters Road, was formed from ancient lava flows and shaped by constant wave erosion. The collapse removes a well-known landmark from one of Hawaii's most scenic coastal stretches.
Why now: The sudden loss of a famous natural landmark is striking news, and the collapse highlights how erosion and volcanic geology continually reshape Hawaii's coastline.
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Evidence
- Hawaii's picturesque Hōlei Sea Arch collapses into the ocean · NBC 7 San Diego
- Hawaii's picturesque Hōlei Sea Arch collapses into the ocean · NBC Los Angeles
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