Hawaii Volcanoes' Holei Sea Arch Falls Into Ocean

Hawaii Volcanoes' Holei Sea Arch Falls Into Ocean

The National Park Service confirmed that the 90-foot Holei Sea Arch in Hawaii Volcanoes National Park collapsed into the Pacific, likely during Tropical Storm Nolo, and issued safety warnings for visitors. SFGATE reported that the natural lava formation had collapsed after years of erosion, and NBC News said the arch fell between late September and early October, likely accelerated by recent storm activity.

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October 03, 2026
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Hawaii's Holei Sea Arch Collapses After Centuries of Erosion
Hawaii's Holei Sea Arch Collapses After Centuries of Erosion

CBS News • 03 Oct 13:58

The 90-foot Holei Sea Arch in Hawaii Volcanoes National Park fell into the Pacific between Sept. 23 and Sept. 27, likely during Tropical Storm Nolo, prompting safety warnings for visitors.

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Hōlei Sea Arch at Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park collapses after storm surge
Hōlei Sea Arch at Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park collapses after storm surge

NBC News • 03 Oct 02:50

The 90-foot Hōlei Sea Arch in Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park fell between Sept. 23 and early October, likely accelerated by recent tropical storm activity, prompting safety warnings for visitors.

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October 02, 2026
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Hōlei Sea Arch in Hawaii's Volcanoes National Park collapses into ocean
Hōlei Sea Arch in Hawaii's Volcanoes National Park collapses into ocean

BBC • 02 Oct 21:00

The 90-foot lava rock arch that had stood for about 550 years fell into the Pacific between September 23 and 27, after years of documented instability.

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Hawaii's Hōlei sea arch collapses after recent storms
Hawaii's Hōlei sea arch collapses after recent storms

The Guardian • 02 Oct 20:16

The 550-year-old Hōlei sea arch in Hawaii Volcanoes National Park fell into the Pacific Ocean following a series of recent tropical storms, according to the National Park Service.

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Holei Sea Arch at Hawaii Volcanoes National Park collapses after years of erosion
Holei Sea Arch at Hawaii Volcanoes National Park collapses after years of erosion

SFGATE • 02 Oct 14:35

The natural lava rock formation known as Holei Sea Arch fell into the ocean following recent storms, prompting safety warnings from the National Park Service.

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Hōlei Sea Arch in Hawaii's Volcanoes National Park collapses after centuries
Hōlei Sea Arch in Hawaii's Volcanoes National Park collapses after centuries

CNN • 02 Oct 13:57

The iconic 90-foot Hōlei Sea Arch on the Big Island fell into the Pacific Ocean, park officials said, after standing for roughly 550 years.

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