Utah's Iconic Double Arch Collapses After Millennia

Overview

• The Double Arch, also known as the 'Toilet Bowl,' 'Crescent Pool,' and 'Hole in the Roof,' collapsed on Thursday.
• The formation was made of 190-million-year-old Navajo sandstone and had been eroding due to weather, wind, and rain.
• National Park Service officials suspect changing water levels and wave action in Lake Powell contributed to the collapse.
• No injuries were reported, but the event highlights the need for protecting natural resources from human impact.
• Glen Canyon National Recreation Area spans nearly 2,000 square miles and attracts millions of visitors annually.