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Large geological feature known as ‘Double Arch’ and ‘Toilet Bowl’ collapses in southern Utah

By on August 10, 2024 0 10 Views

The popular “Double Arch” in Glen Canyon National Recreation Area, Utah, collapsed due to erosion from changing water levels and waves in Lake Powell. Formed from 190 million-year-old Navajo sandstone, the arch fell on Thursday, prompting park officials to emphasize protecting surrounding mineral resources. No injuries were reported in the incident.

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