# Holei Sea Arch Crumbles

> Hawaiian sea arch vanishes in storm surge.
- Title: Holei Sea Arch Crumbles · The Straits Times | Shortify
- Summary: Hawaiian sea arch vanishes in storm surge. The Holei Sea Arch collapsed into the Pacific during Tropical Storm Nolo, erasing a 500-year-old lava formation in…
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- Source: The Straits Times — https://straitstimes.com/world/united-states/the-holei-sea-arch-a-centuries-old-hawaii-wonder-crumbles-into-the-pacific
- Published: 2026-10-03T01:58:00+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: holei sea arch, hawai'i volcanoes national park, tropical storm nolo, el nino, hawaiian coastline, lava rock formation, news, world
## Holei Sea Arch Collapse
The Holei Sea Arch, a 90-foot lava rock formation in Hawai’i Volcanoes National Park, collapsed into the ocean around late September during Tropical Storm Nolo.
## 500-Year-Old Landmark
The arch had stood for over 500 years but was always expected to erode and disappear due to natural coastal processes.
## National Park Service Response
The National Park Service shared before-and-after photos, urged caution near cliffs, and noted the arch's collapse amid a series of storms linked to El Nino warming.
## Storm Impact
Tropical Storm Nolo passed 233km south of the Big Island on Sept 26, bringing heavy rain and powerful wind gusts.
## Public Reaction
A cascade of tributes and vacation photos quickly began pouring in from those who have hiked the park’s rugged coastline over the years, many of them lamenting the landmark’s demise.
## Permanent Closure
Google Maps labelled the tourist attraction as 'permanently closed' after the arch collapsed by Sept 27.
## Key takeaway

The Holei Sea Arch collapsed into the Pacific during Tropical Storm Nolo, erasing a 500-year-old lava formation in Hawai’i Volcanoes National Park.