June 1, 2026 — Episode 48 tephra fall downwind
Detailed Description
About 5 miles (8 km) east northeast of the eruption location in Halemaʻumaʻu crater at the summit of Kīlauea, ash and Pele's hair accumulated on the hood of a white vehicle during episode 48 of lava fountaining on June 1, 2026. Low-level winds from the northeast distributed most tephra to the southwest, but higher-level winds from the south distributed tephra to the north and east. USGS photo by D. Downs.
Sources/Usage
Public Domain.