Nyiragongo Volcano (DRCongo), Jan 2011: Lava Fountains - The Exploding Bubbles are Torn Into Thin Glassy Threads of Lava, So-called Pele's Hair. (Photo: Tom ...

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The exploding bubbles are torn into thin glassy threads of lava, so-called Pele's Hair. (Photo: Tom Pfeiffer)

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