London Bridge (Victoria)

Coordinates: 38°37′19″S 142°55′57″E / 38.62194°S 142.93250°E / -38.62194; 142.93250
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London Bridge in 2014

London Bridge is an offshore

Victoria. This stack was formed by a gradual process of erosion
, and until 1990 formed a complete double-span natural bridge.

Near shore rock formation with two arches
The formation prior to its collapse, in 1961

The span closer to the shoreline, ironically, collapsed unexpectedly on January 15, 1990,[1][2] leaving two tourists stranded on the outer span before being rescued by police helicopter.[3] No one was injured in the event.

See also

References

  1. ^ "The Ultimate Guide to Visiting London Bridge, Great Ocean Road". 5 January 2021.
  2. . Retrieved 7 February 2012.
  3. ^ "Collapsing-cliff warning". The Canberra Times: 5. 17 January 1990. Retrieved 24 April 2017.

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38°37′19″S 142°55′57″E / 38.62194°S 142.93250°E / -38.62194; 142.93250