Hawaii’s Kilauea erupted with lava fountains reaching 1,000 feet Tuesday, prompting temporary closures at Hawaii Volcanoes National Park and part of Highway 11 due to falling volcanic fragments and ash.

This marked the 43rd fountaining episode since the eruption began in December 2024, with lava confined to Kilauea’s summit crater and posing no direct threat to homes.

Volcanic fragments, known as tephra, forced officials to open a shelter for affected residents and tourists, though it remained largely unused.

County authorities warned that tephra can irritate eyes, skin, and lungs, and can damage water catchment systems common on the island, NBC News has reported.

Kilauea, one of the world’s most active volcanoes, continues to captivate visitors while causing intermittent hazards to nearby communities.