Hawaii’s 550-Year-Old Hōlei Sea Arch Collapses in Volcanoes National Park

The 550-year-old Hōlei Sea Arch, a lava rock formation in Hawaii’s Volcanoes National Park, collapsed sometime last weekend.

The Chestnut Post Staff · October 2, 2026 at 5:45 PM EDT

Hawaii’s Hōlei Sea Arch collapsed sometime last weekend, BBC News reported. The landmark was 550 years old.

The lava rock formation extended from the rocky cliffs of Volcanoes National Park.

Originally reported by BBC News. Read the full story at BBC News

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