Iconic Elephant Trunk Rock in Taiwan collapses

The Elephant Trunk Rock, a famous landmark in Taiwan, collapsed on December 15, 2023. The rock’s collapse was due to erosion caused by seawater and wind. Geoscience experts, including Professor Shen Chuan-chou, explain that the collapse was a natural outcome. The collapse has saddened visitors, and concerns have been raised about the Queen’s Head rock at the Yehliu Geopark