Hōlei Sea Arch facts for kids
The Hōlei Sea Arch is a cool natural rock arch in Hawaii. It stands about 90 feet (27 meters) tall. You can find it on the southern coast of the Big Island, which is also called Hawaii Island. It's located south of the famous Kīlauea volcano.
This amazing rock arch was formed by the powerful waves of the Pacific Ocean. Over a very long time, the ocean waves crashed against the lava cliffs. This process, called marine erosion, slowly carved out the arch. The arch itself is made of a dark, strong rock called basalt, which comes from cooled lava. The arch gets its name from Hōlei Pali, a steep cliff nearby on the volcano's slopes.
The Hōlei Sea Arch is located in the Ka'ū District of Hawaii County. It's also part of the Hawaii Volcanoes National Park. This makes it a popular spot for visitors to the park. It sits at the very end of a road called Chain of Craters Road. This road was cut short by lava flows from Puʻu ʻŌʻō, another part of the Kīlauea volcano, back in 1990.
Visiting Hōlei Sea Arch
You can easily reach Hōlei Sea Arch by car. Just drive along the Chain of Craters Road. This road starts near Halemaʻumaʻu, which is the main crater of the Kīlauea volcano. It's a great place to see how nature can shape the land.
