Hawaiʻi, USA – Episode 41 of Kīlauea’s eruption ended on January 24 at 7:29 p.m. HST after more than eight hours of intense lava fountaining.

Both the north and south vents erupted, sending lava fountains soaring 460–480 meters (1,500–1,575 feet) into the sky. The eruption covered 80–85% of the Halemaʻumaʻu crater floor, with an estimated 14 million cubic yards of lava expelled.

Tephra fall was reported across the east side of the Island of Hawaiʻi. Large tephra, up to a foot in size, fell in areas of Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park, along Highway 11 near the park entrance, and nearby communities east and northeast of the summit, including Volcano Village and Mauna Loa Estates.

Finer ash and Pele’s hair reached more distant communities such as Mountain View, Fern Acres, Kurtistown, Ainaloa Estates, Hilo, Hawaiian Paradise Parks, Hawaiian Beaches, and Pāhoa.

Following this dramatic episode, the eruption is currently paused, allowing authorities to assess the impact on affected areas.

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