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Popular Darwin’s Arch in Galapagos Islands collapses

A popular tourist attraction on the peninsula in the South Pacific has collapsed. Darwin’s Arch, a famous natural rock formation off the coast of the Galapagos Islands, has collapsed on May 17.

This was officially announced by Ecuador’s Environment Ministry. The natural stone arch now has two pillars and looks dull. The Ministry has blamed natural erosion for the collapse. They posted pictures on social media and showed how the tip of the arch was damaged while the two supporting columns still standing.

The arch was once part of Darwin Island. It was named after the biologist Charles Darwin and it is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The arch is the famous diving spot to witness sea turtles, whale sharks, manta rays, and dolphins.

The rock structure is 43 meters high, 70 meters long and 23 meters wide and it is less than 1 kilometre from Darwin Island. It’s not accessible by land.

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