Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park, Hawaii, USA – During episode 41 of the Kīlauea summit eruption on January 24, 2026, lava fountains sent tephra raining down on the Uekahuna Overlook in Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park.

The volcanic material blanketed the overlook, creating a layer of ash and small rock fragments over the area. The intense fallout highlighted the ongoing activity at Kīlauea and its impact on the park’s landscape.

The following morning, park staff worked to clear the tephra from the overlook, restoring access and safety for visitors.

This sequence of tephra deposition and cleanup was captured by the K2cam, a monitoring camera operated by the USGS Hawaiian Volcano Observatory from a tower near the Uekahuna Overlook.

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