The US Geological Survey reported that the fountain event reached 1,300 feet (400 M). Kilauea’s plume sent tephra into Hawaii Volcanoes National Park and nearby areas, according to the USGS.
Tephra is a glassy volcanic fragment composed of volcanic ash, pumice, scoria, Pele’s hair, and reticulite, which forms in lava fountains.
The heaviest tephra fall was recorded at Uēkahuna Overlook, where about 4 to 7 inches piled up.
