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Hōlei Sea Arch At Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park Closed For Safety

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January 19, 2020
Hōlei Sea Arch Closed for Safety/NPS

The Hōlei sea arch at Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park has been closed to the public for safety/NPS, Janice Wei

The Hōlei Sea Arch overlook in Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park is closed to the public until further notice due to new cracks and instability observed on the coastal cliffs. 

The short trail from the end of Chain of Craters Road to the sea arch overlook is closed and roped off. Visitors are advised to stay back from the cliff edge, and obey all posted signs. 

“We are consulting with subject matter experts on the extent of the hazard,” said acting Superintendent Rhonda Loh. “This new development reminds us that Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park is an ever-changing volcanic landscape and we appreciate the public’s understanding.”  

Chain of Craters Road remains open. The 19-mile drive takes visitors through some of the most spectacular scenery in the park. 

The Hōlei Sea Arch is 90 feet high and was formed about 550 years ago.  

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Submitted by y_p_w on January 19, 2020 - 12:44pm.

There are many photos of people who ignored the warning signs and stood on top of the arch.


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