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Hawaii's 550-year-old Hōlei Sea Arch collapses into the ocean
Original: Hawaii’s 550-year-old Hōlei Sea Arch collapses into the ocean
The Hōlei Sea Arch, a natural lava formation on Hawaii's coast estimated to be around 550 years old, has collapsed into the ocean. The arch, a well-known landmark near Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, was shaped by centuries of volcanic activity and coastal erosion. Its loss highlights the ongoing natural transformation of the islands' shorelines and has drawn widespread attention.
Why now: The sudden loss of a centuries-old natural landmark is striking news for visitors, locals and geology watchers.
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- Hawaii’s 550-year-old Hōlei Sea Arch collapses into the ocean · Popular Science
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