London Arch
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London Arch is a natural arch in the Port Campbell National Park, Australia. The arch is one of the tourist attractions 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.
The arch closest to the shoreline collapsed unexpectedly on 15 January 1990,[1] leaving two tourists stranded on the outer part until they were rescued by a helicopter. 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.
[edit] See also
- The Twelve Apostles, Victoria
- Loch Ard Gorge
- The Gibson Steps
- The Grotto
- Percé Rock, another double arch where one collapsed
[edit] References
- ^ Woodroffe, C. D. (2002). Coasts: form, process and evolution. Cambridge University Press. p. 156. ISBN 978-0-521-01183-9. http://books.google.com/books?id=jRqW0FVwWh8C&pg=PA156. Retrieved 7 February 2012.
[edit] External links
- Official Website for 12 Apostles Region of Victoria
- Why do arches fall ? on the website of Geoscience Australia.
- http://www.greatoceanroad.com/ezpz/Attractions/London-Arch
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Coordinates: 38°37′19″S 142°55′57″E / 38.62194°S 142.9325°E
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