January 15, 2025—Kīlauea summit eruption tephra on vehicle
Detailed Description
USGS Hawaiian Volcano Observatory scientists collected samples of episode 4 of the ongoing Kīlauea summit eruption, which began the morning of January 15, 2025. The samples were collected from the west rim of Kaluapele, Kīlauea summit caldera. In this closed location of Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park, tephra from the 100-meter (approximately 328 feet) lava fountains was deposited. USGS photo by M. Patrick.
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