A large geological feature in southern Utah known as the “Double Arch”, the “Hole in the Roof” and sometimes the “Toilet Bowl” has collapsed - Upgoat

A large geological feature in southern Utah known as the “Double Arch”, the “Hole in the Roof” and sometimes the “Toilet Bowl” has collapsed
submitted by paul_neri to EarthquakesAndVolcanoes 10 monthsAug 11, 2024 04:30:49 ago (+7/-0) (www.theguardian.com)
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/article/2024/aug/10/utah-double-arch-collapses

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[ - ] Sheitstrom -1 points 10 monthsAug 11, 2024 07:14:39 ago (+1/-2)

Acid rain plus scorching record-high temperatures caused by climate change. When will people learn that carbon = death?

[ + ] Anus_Expander

[ - ] Anus_Expander 1 point 10 monthsAug 11, 2024 07:36:58 ago (+1/-0)

KYS

[ + ] Sheitstrom

[ - ] Sheitstrom 1 point 10 monthsAug 11, 2024 13:13:47 ago (+1/-0)

Global warming, climate change, acid rain and flatulence related ozone disruption will kill us all.

[ + ] Anus_Expander

[ - ] Anus_Expander 0 points 10 monthsAug 11, 2024 22:07:02 ago (+0/-0)

KYS

[ + ] UncleDoug

[ - ] UncleDoug 0 points 10 monthsAug 11, 2024 09:36:12 ago (+0/-0)

Acid rain? hahaha

Sandstone is highly susceptible to weathering and corrosion. The reason it even exists as a double arch is because the centre weathered away as a softer and more porous material than what remained.

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