noun
Pele's tears
A geological term for small, tear-shaped droplets of volcanic glass formed during eruptions. Named after Pele, the Hawaiian volcano goddess. Often used in volcanology and earth science contexts.
See also: 火山涙
ハワイの火山では、ペレーの涙と呼ばれるガラス質の粒が見つかることがある。
On Hawaiian volcanoes, glassy particles called Pele's tears can sometimes be found.
ペレーの涙は、噴火の際に溶岩が急冷してできる。
Pele's tears are formed when lava cools rapidly during an eruption.