Pele's Hair

Pele's hair is a type of volcanic rock formation that resembles fine, hair-like strands. It forms during volcanic eruptions when very hot, thin lava jets into the air and cools quickly into delicate, filamentous threads. These strands are typically made of volcanic glass or volcanic ash that has been spun into thin, elongated fibers. Pele's hair is lightweight, fragile, and can drift with the wind, often found around active volcanoes. Its name honors Pele, the Hawaiian goddess of volcanoes, reflecting its association with volcanic activity.