Pele's hair

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See also Spanish moss for information on the plant nicknamed Pele’s hair

Pele's hair caught on a radio antenna mounted on the south rim of Puʻu ʻŌʻō, Hawaii, July 22, 2005

Pele's hair on a pahoehoe flow at Kilauea Volcano, Hawaii, March 27, 1984

Pele's hair a geological term for volcanic glass threads or fibers formed when small particles of molten material are thrown into the air and spun out by the wind into long hair-like strands. The diameter of the strands is less than 0.5 mm, and they can be as long as 2 meters. Pele’s hair is deep yellow or gold and commonly found downwind from active vents. Pele's hair is primarily a scientific term used by volcanologists.

Pele's hair is named after Pele, the Hawaiian goddess of volcanoes.

[edit] See also

• Limu o Pele
• Pele's tears

[edit] External links

• The Wikimedia Commons has media related to Pele's hairs.
• USGS Photo Glossary: Pele's hair

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