Well-known natural stone arch in Puerto Rico collapses as result of earthquake

Punta Ventana, a famed natural stone arch along Puerto Rico’s southern coast, collapsed Monday when a 5.8 magnitude earthquake shook the island, according to the Miami Herald.

The quake struck around 6:30 a.m. and destroyed the arch, which had sustained damage from a series of tremors that began in late December, according to Glidden Lopez, a spokesman for the Guayanilla municipality.

https://thehill.com/blogs/blog-briefing-room/news/476956-puerto-rico-earthquake-destroys-iconic-natural-landmark

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