WorldPingHawaii's iconic 550-year-old Hōlei Sea Arch collapses
WorldPingWhat happened
The lava rock formation protruding from the rocky cliffs of Volcanoes National Park crumbled some time last weekend.
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- Reported by BBC News and published Fri, 02 Oct 2026 21:00:41 UTC.
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