#Hawaii VOG
Kīlauea Eruption Creates Fluctuating Air Quality Levels for Vog and SO₂
Changing wind conditions have created intermittent air quality problems in areas west of the summit such as Pāhala, Nāʻālehu, and Ocean View as well as Hilo and East Hawai‘i.
SURVEY: Kīlauea Eruption Caused Nearly $28 M in Damage
Farmers, ranchers and other agricultural producers on Hawaiʻi Island said the recent eruptions of Kīlauea have caused almost $28 million in damage.
VOG: What it is and How to Lessen the Effects
VOG refers to air pollution caused by volcanic activity, a common environmental concern in Hawaii, especially on the Big Island. The emissions from active volcanoes contain potentially harmful substances like hydrogen sulfides and acid-forming sulfur compounds. While VOG is not as visible as some other types of air pollution seen throughout the mainland of the […]
