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The centuries-old Hōlei sea arch in Hawaii Volcanoes National Park collapsed into the Pacific Ocean, the National Park Service confirmed on Friday, Oct 2, 2026. The roughly 90-foot-tall landmark, formed by wave erosion around 550 years ago, gave way following a stretch of rough storms in the region in recent weeks. The loss of the long-standing natural feature highlights the erosive power of recent storm activity along Hawaii's rugged southern coastline.