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

The lava rock formation protruding from the rocky cliffs of Volcanoes National Park crumbled some time last weekend.

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According to BBC News, the lava rock formation protruding from the rocky cliffs of Volcanoes National Park crumbled some time last weekend.

This science story centres on the United Kingdom. Names and organisations mentioned in the coverage include Hōlei Sea Arch and Volcanoes National Park.

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Location
United Kingdom · Europe
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BBC News
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Key names
Hōlei Sea Arch, Volcanoes National Park
Section
Science

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