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The largest spatter bombs traveled the farthest, perhaps aided by m...

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The largest spatter bombs traveled the farthest, perhaps aided by momentum, landing on the trail between the Halema‘uma‘u parking area and overlook. Upon landing, these bombs splatted to form complexly shaped bomb fragments connected by thick strands and masses of Pele's hair.