Dossier
tephra
Coverage of tephra in the Nexus archive.
- Lava fountains at Kilauea summit as episode 51 begins
Kilauea’s 51st eruptive episode began Wednesday morning with 100-ft lava fountains, posing potential tephra and ash fall risks in the area.
- Hawaii’s Kilauea sets record for lava fountaining episodes in any 1 eruption for the volcano
Hawaii’s Kilauea volcano set a record with 48 lava fountaining episodes during its ongoing eruption since December 2024, surpassing the previous record of 47 episodes in the 1980s. The eruption is accessible for viewing but also impacts neighboring communities with volcanic fragments and ash.