Alien Throne Collapses Amid El Ni
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On 30 October, Kialo Winters discovered the famed Alien Throne had collapsed after torrential rainstorms linked to the super El Niño season. The spire, a prominent feature of the Valley of Dreams trail on Navajo Nation land, broke into pieces, shocking visitors and local guides. Earlier, on 9 October, the nearby King of Wings formation had already suffered damage, likely before the intense rains. A week before the collapse, heavy flooding forced evacuations and water rescues in Farmington, the nearest town. The destruction highlights the vulnerability of the region’s natural wonders to extreme weather and underscores the need for ongoing monitoring of the Four Corners landscape.
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- On October 30 2026 Alien Throne collapses during torrential El Niño rains.
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The Guardian — Alien Throne Collapses Amid El Ni
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