Darwin's Arch, a Rock formation Named After the British Scientist, Collapsed

According to Ecuador's environment ministry, Darwin's Arch, a rock formation in the Galápagos archipelago south-east of Darwin Island, has collapsed due to natural erosion.

Two rocky pillars were left at the northernmost island of the Pacific Ocean archipelago, which lies 600 miles (1,000 kilometers) off the coast of South America, according to images posted on the ministry's Facebook page on Tuesday.

"The fall of the arch serves as a stark example of the fragility of our world. Although there is nothing we can do as humans to combat natural cycles like flooding, we can protect the islands' valuable marine life.

The Galápagos Conservation Trust is collaborating with other organizations to preserve these sharks both within the Galápagos marine reserve and during their migrations across the eastern tropical Pacific."

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