London Arch
London Arch (formerly London Bridge) is an offshore natural arch in the Port Campbell National Park, Australia. The arch is a significant tourist attraction along the Great Ocean Road near Port Campbell in Victoria. This stack was formed by a gradual process of erosion, and until 1990 formed a complete double-span natural bridge.
London Arch in 2014
The span closer to the shoreline collapsed unexpectedly on 15 January 1990,[1] leaving two tourists (Kelli Harrison and David Darrington) stranded on the outer span before being rescued by police helicopter.[2] No one was injured in the event. Prior to the collapse, the arch was known as London Bridge because of its similarity to its namesake.
London Bridge before collapse
See also
- The Twelve Apostles, Victoria
- Loch Ard Gorge
- The Gibson Steps
- The Grotto
- Percé Rock, another double arch where one collapsed
References
- Woodroffe, C. D. (2002). Coasts: form, process and evolution. Cambridge University Press. p. 156. ISBN 978-0-521-01183-9. Retrieved 7 February 2012.
- "Collapsing-cliff warning". The Canberra Times: 5. 17 January 1990. Retrieved 24 April 2017.
External links
- Official Website for 12 Apostles Region of Victoria
- Why do arches fall ? on the website of Geoscience Australia.
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