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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Isabel Keane

Yosemite officials warn of ‘highly unusual’ Royal Arches crack

A crack at a beloved tourist attraction in Yosemite National Park has forced park rangers to close several popular trails and issue safety warnings to visitors.

The rapidly-growing crack on the western side of the Royal Arches cliff, near the popular Super Slide climbing route, is at risk of rockfall. These natural geological processes involve the detachment and rapid downward movement of rock, according to the National Park Service.

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