May 14, 2026 — Whisps of tephra from the episode 47 lava fountain at Kīlauea summit
Detailed Description
The lava fountain erupting from the north vent during episode 47 on May 14, 2026, seen here, sent light tephra into public areas of Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park and surrounding communities to the northeast. Tephra is a general term for any fragmental material ejected during a volcanic eruption. USGS photo by L. Gallant.
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