Hawaii’s Hōlei Sea Arch Collapses After Centuries

The Hōlei Sea Arch, a 90-foot-tall lava-rock formation in Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park, collapsed into the Pacific Ocean after standing for over 500 years. The arch was a prominent feature at the end of Chain of Craters Road on the Big Island. Reports indicate its collapse occurred recently, with

What is established so far

• Hōlei Sea Arch was a 550-year-old, 90-foot lava formation in Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park
• Collapsed into the Pacific Ocean in early October 2026
• Located at the end of Chain of Craters Road on the Big Island
• Some sources associate collapse with recent severe weather, including Hurricane Nolo