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Wall Arch Collapses
August 10, 2008 | Arizona Geology

One of the great arches at Arches National Park has collapsed. Wall Arch, on the Devils Garden Trail collapsed early this week. It was the 12th largest of over 2000 arches in the park.

Before and After Photos from the National Park Service


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