In Hawaiian mythology, a fearsome and unpredictable goddess created the islands. If she’s near and stirring up trouble, you’ll find long, tangled strands of golden, hair-like material piled up along ...

As Hawaii's Mauna Loa volcano awakens from a decades-long slumber, officials are not only warning those in the area about ash fall and airborne gases but also the potential for volcanic glass fibers ...

As the world's largest active volcano continues to erupt on Hawaii's Big Island, residents near Mauna Loa are being warned of the dangers of falling ash, toxic gases and floating strands of "Pele’s ...

The Hawaiian Volcano Observatory is "closely" monitoring the eruption, but says there's currently "no indication that populated areas are threatened" Andrew Richard Hara / Getty Images Hawaii's ...

Emergency officials in Hawaii are warning residents near Mauna Loa of Pele’s Hair — but what is it and why is it dangerous? Mauna Loa, the world’s largest active volcano, began erupting at about 11:30 ...