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Dangerous golden 'hair' sprouting from Hawaii's Kilauea volcano
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.
The spindly fibers, called Pele's hair, began accumulating on the ground in Leilani Estates and surrounding neighborhoods after Kilauea first began erupting in May. Wind can carry the potentially harmful particles long distances, scientists warned.
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Individual strands can measure up to 6 1/2 feet long, according to the United States Geological Survey, and may cause respiratory problems when inhaled. Strands can also find their way into rainwater that's collected for drinking.
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