Hawaii's Kīlauea volcano's latest eruptive episode produced arching bands of red lava higher than some skyscrapers.

Back in January, SFGATE was on the ground in the national park during a previous eruption episode that also rained tephra over the park and surrounding region. During that event, falling tephra hit visitors, drawing blood, and it was the first time the Park Service closed the volcano summit since this eruption cycle began on Dec. 24, 2024.

Tūtū Pele couldn't let the incoming Kona storm system have all the fun, as Kīlauea began lava fountaining at approximately 9:17 a.m. on March 10.