A popular double arch that hung over the turquoise waters of lake powell in utahs portion of glen canyon national recreation area collapsed on thursday, officials said. National park service rangers have confirmed the collapse of a frequently visited arch in rock creek bay in glen canyon national recreation area, utah. National park rangers confirmed that no one was injured in the collapse. The collapse of double arch, one of utah's majestic geologic arches, stunned park visitors and deprived the state of a popular natural landmark forever. But geologists say its demise was.
The double arch geologic feature, a popular tourist attraction in utahs glen canyon national recreation area, has collapsed, according to a statement from the national. A large geological feature in southern utah known as the double arch, the hole in the roof and sometimes the toilet bowl has collapsed, national park service officials. The recent collapse of a popular rock arch at lake powell known as the toilet bowl is a sad reminder that the spectacular geological arches that dot southern utahs landscape arent. Nps officials said erosion from waves and changing water levels of lake powell could also have led to the eventual destruction of the arch. Authorities said no injuries were. Glen canyon's double arch area is seen on august 9 after collapse a day earlier. A frequently visited arch collapsed in rock creek bay in glen canyon national recreation area.
