Back in January, SFGATE was on the ground in the national park during a previous eruption episode that also rained tephra ...

Tephra is fragmented volcanic material — including ash, rock and strands of volcanic glass — blasted into the air during an eruption.

Authorities reported tephra fall—including ash, Pele’s hair, and larger fragments—across Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park.

Hawaii's Kīlauea volcano eruption sent lava 1,000 feet into the air and forced officials to close parts of the national park.

Hawaii's Kilauea volcano erupted in March 2026. Lava fountains soared skyward from Halemaumau crater. Ashfall warnings were issued for nearby areas. Volcanic rock fragments fell, with some pieces ...

Ever wonder what it would look like to be engulfed in a lava fountain as you choke on volcanic ash and burn to death? No? Well, you’re wondering now, aren’t you? Don’t worry, what you’re about to see ...