Attack of the vog: Natural air pollution has residents of Hawaii all choked up
In Hawaii, measurements of sulfur dioxide of 600-1000 ppb have been measured, almost as high as the deadly London Fog of 1952. The Kilauea Volcano has produced a slow but steady supply of lava since 1986, emiting as a by product about 1,000 tones of sulfur dioxide gas each day, one of the biggest air pollution sources on the island. This article examines the origins of the `Vog` and discusses its effect on human health, comparing it to National Ambient Air Quality Standards.
- OSTI ID:
- 79167
- Journal Information:
- Science News, Vol. 147, Issue 18; Other Information: PBD: 6 May 1995
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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