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Hawaii's iconic 550-year-old Hōlei Sea Arch collapses

Hawaii's iconic 550-year-old Hōlei Sea Arch collapses
BBC Science Friday 02 October 2026, 21:00 UTC 1 min read
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The lava rock formation protruding from the rocky cliffs of Volcanoes National Park crumbled some time last weekend.

The lava rock formation protruding from the rocky cliffs of Volcanoes National Park crumbled some time last weekend.
Hawaii (LOCATION) Hōlei Sea Arch (LOCATION)
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