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Holei Sea Arch Collapses Into Pacific, Park Service Confirms

By Drooid · Oct 3, 2026, 4:31 PM UTC · How we work

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The U.S. National Park Service confirmed the Holei Sea Arch collapsed into the Pacific Ocean.
The collapse occurred between Sept. 23 and Sept. 27, likely during Tropical Storm Nolo’s 155 mph gusts on Sept. 26.
The 90-foot basalt arch, formed about 550 years ago, had long-standing cliff instability.
Officials warned visitors to stay away after social-media photos showed people entering the closed, hazardous area.

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The U.S. National Park Service confirmed the Holei Sea Arch collapsed into the Pacific Ocean.
The collapse occurred between Sept. 23 and Sept. 27, likely during Tropical Storm Nolo’s 155 mph gusts on Sept. 26.
The 90-foot basalt arch, formed about 550 years ago, had long-standing cliff instability.
Officials warned visitors to stay away after social-media photos showed people entering the closed, hazardous area.