Famed 90-foot Holei Sea Arch collapses on Hawaii Island

Oct 01, 2026

One of Hawaii Volcanoes National Park's most photographed landmarks is gone, a loss for visitors and for the Big Island's coastline.

  • The Holei Sea Arch collapsed on Sunday, the park confirmed.
  • It stood 90 feet high at the end of Chain of Craters Road and was 550 years old.
  • Big surf in 2022 knocked rocks away from the base of the arch's leg, leaving it weak.
  • Photos taken a day apart show the arch standing, then gone.

Outlook: The viewing area will likely stay a stop for tourists, but the arch itself will not be rebuilt.

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