Science

Hawaii Volcano’s Glass Rain Is Actually Called ‘Pele’s Hair’

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The phenomenon transforms lava into thin shards of glass.

Kamaron McNair
Kamaron McNair
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Kamaron McNair

Kamaron McNair

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