January 24, 2026 — Kīlauea episode 41 tephra fall on a vehicle windshield in Hawaiian Paradise Park

Volcanic ash, tephra particles that are less than 2 mm in size (less than 0.08 in), collecting on a vehicle windshield and hood in Hawaiian Paradise Park during episode 41 lava fountaining at the summit of Kīlauea. This vehicle was parked approximately 25 miles (40 km) away from the eruptive vents. Volcanic ash fell over much of the District of Puna and part of South Hilo during episode 41 of lava fountaining at the summit of Kīlauea on January 24, 2026. USGS photo by L. DeSmither.