Kilauea volcano, the home of Pele, Hawaii's volcano goddess, is erupting. The U.S. Geological Survey announced that the volcano started its eruption on Wednesday, just hours after an eruption watch was issued.
"This hazard can have far-reaching effects down-wind," the service said, as large amounts of water vapor, carbon dioxide and sulfur dioxide are"continuously released" during an eruption. Sulfur dioxide specifically will contribute to volcanic smog, known as vog, which creates a visible haze. This has already been observed downwind of the volcano. , also pose a risk.
"Because these strands are so light, they can become airborne and be carried by the wind," the service says."... While fragile and brittle, they are also sharp. As tiny pieces of glass, they can become lodged in human skin and much worse, eyes. Caution around the fibers is necessary to avoid injury from the slivers."
The fibers are named after Pele, Hawaii's goddess of volcanoes, who the NPS describes as being"embodied by the lava and natural forces associated with volcanic eruptions." Native Hawaiians believe that she made her permanent home in Kilauea's Halema'uma'u crater.
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