February 17, 2026 — Kīlauea episode 42 Pele's hair in Pāhala
Detailed Description
Long strands of Pele's hair, which is made of volcanic glass, drifted on the wind to the southwest during episode 42 of Kīlauea summit lava fountaining on February 15, 2026. This photo shows a bundle of these long strands of Pele's hair after they had blown around in the wind in the community of Pāhala and became tangled up. USGS photo by D. Downs.
Sources/Usage
Public Domain.