The Hōlei sea arch, located in Hawaii's Volcanoes National Park, has collapsed into the Pacific Ocean, as confirmed by the National Park Service on October 2, 2026. The collapse occurred following a series of rough storms in the region. The sea arch, which was approximately 90 feet high, had been standing for over 550 years and was formed through the natural process of erosion by ocean waves.
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Hōlei Sea Arch in Hawaii Collapses into Pacific Ocean After Storms
The Hōlei sea arch in Hawaii's Volcanoes National Park has collapsed into the Pacific Ocean after a series of storms. The National Park Service confirmed the collapse, noting that the arch had stood for over 550 years and was approximately 90 feet tall.
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Hawaii’s centuries-old sea arch collapses into Pacific after series of rough storms
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