A Frequently Asked Questions document developed for the 2022 Maunaloa eruption includes information about potential health effects of Pele’s hair and is available here. Hawaiian lava flows ...

HAWAII VOLCANOES NATIONAL PARK – The world ... Strands of volcanic glass, known as Pele’s hair, are often produced by lava fountaining activity, and can be carried by the wind.

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And experts are warning visitors flocking to Kilauea, the volcano on the island of Hawaii, to watch out for Pele’s hair. But what exactly is it? The long, thin strands that resemble hair are ...