London Bridge (Victoria)
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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. The stack was formed by a gradual process of erosion, and until 1990 formed a complete double-span natural bridge.
The span closer to the shoreline, sparked comparisons with this nursery rhyme and collapsed unexpectedly on 15 January 1990,<ref>Template:Cite web</ref><ref name="Woodroffe2002">Template:Cite book</ref> leaving two tourists (Kelli Harrison and David Darrington) stranded on the outer span before being rescued by police helicopter.<ref>Template:Cite journal</ref> No one was injured in the event.
See also
[edit]- The Twelve Apostles, Victoria
- Loch Ard Gorge
- The Gibson Steps
- The Grotto
- Percé Rock in Canada, another double arch where one collapsed
References
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- Official Website for 12 Apostles Region of Victoria
- Why do arches fall ? on the website of Geoscience Australia.