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

Kilauea's 43rd eruption began Tuesday morning, with the USGS warning that tephra fall could affect areas north and east of the vents if fountaining coincides with an anticipated storm.

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

A large volcanic eruption occurs in Hawaii Volcanoes National Park on Tuesday, producing large plumes of smoke.