January 27, 2026 — Kīlauea episode 41 tephra perched on tree fern branch in Volcano Village
Detailed Description
A piece of reticulite, a very frothy type of tephra full of bubbles, remains perched on top of a Hapuʻu tree fern frond in Volcano Village on January 27, 2026. This material was erupted during episode 41 lava fountaining at the summit of Kīlauea on January 24, 2026. USGS photo by K. Mulliken.
Sources/Usage
Public Domain.