Pele, Pele, (please don't) let down your hair!
Hawaii's big island is still currently suffering from the effects of the volcanic explosion. Many residents have forced to not just to evacuate their neighborhoods, but to also leave the state if they can. Those who aren't able to leave are given respirators because the air quality is almost dangerous. Amidst all this danger, there lies "Pele's hair". Pele's hair, named after Hawaii's goddess of volcanoes, is "Strands of potentially harmful volcanic glass are blanketing a slice of Hawaii's Big Island that continues to contend with eruptions from the Kilauea volcano" (SF Gate). These strands of dangerous, golden hair can measure up to 6 1/2 feet and can cause respiratory problems if inhaled. Additionally, if found in water, it can also cause life threatening issues and can irritate and inflame anything it comes in contact with.
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