Episode 43 of lava fountaining at the summit of Kilauea abruptly ended about 6:30 p.m., but not before prompting Hawaiian Airlines to cancel some of its flights. Hawaiian Airlines announced this evening that it had canceled five round-trip flights between Honolulu and Hilo,

Highway 11 and most trails accessible from trailheads in open areas at the summit are open.

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.

Kilauea, a volcano in Hawaii, began erupting on Tuesday morning, releasing large volcanic particles into the air, according to officials.