Hawaii’s 550-Year-Old Hōlei Sea Arch Collapses, Marking Another Loss for a Changing Coastline
The Hōlei Sea Arch, a celebrated lava-rock formation in Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, has collapsed after standing for centuries along the island’s rugged southern shore. Park officials said the arch crumbled sometime last weekend, underscoring the relentless erosion reshaping Hawaii’s volcanic coastline and the fragility of even its most iconic natural landmarks.
