"VOG" is Volcanic Air Pollution. Oahu experiences "VOG" when trade winds change direction after there has been volcanic action on the island of Hawaii or otherwise known as the Big Island. The winds will blow this volcanic air pollution towards us and make our little world look all hazy.
Following are pictures I took today from down the street from where I live in Waipio Gentry on the island of Oahu and viewing the downtown Honolulu area. In the far background is Diamond Head and usually there is an unobstructed view with blue clear skies.
View from "Cliffside Villages" to Pearl Harbor to Downtown Honolulu!
View on left taken 2 hours later from the park by my house View on right is at the Central Oahu Regional Park
For more information on Vog.....Click here for Vog Index and Current Vog Conditions
May 18, 2007 News story on Lava delta lost 23 acres in latest collapse (a chunk of Kileauea Volcano on the Big Island crashed into the ocean. Quote: Scientists at the U.S. Geological Survey's Hawaiian Volcano Observatory had originally estimated the May 10 lava delta collapse at East Lae'apuki at 16 acres, but now say it's closer to 23. Also, new cracks in the lava delta have been observed, hinting at further collapses.
Courtesy of USGS Hawaiian Volcano Observatory Check out the crack!
Other Interesting Info:
Neal: Well, you better have some heavy duty boots....it's cut your tender feet...haha!
Hello Sally, I'm just worried, with all the VOG, that I won't be able to find my golf ball......
Now, thats a crack....As a property inspector, I'm afraid I am going to have to include that crack in the report :-)
Ginger: Look at you with your flower lei! Thanks for sharing the pic...and this is rare for us to have so much vog...it's supposed to clear up by tonight!
Ines (and Rick) We just get that once in awhile....don't you folks have wind that blows away the pollution?
Robert: I'll have you go golfing with mom...she's 79 and whoops men's butts!
Pete: Yeah, I haven't been to the Big Island since High School....haha!
Steph: It'll be gone by tomorrow. Natural occurances.
Thank you Sally! I will definately check out that blog too! :o)
The volcano has been pouring a lot a lava the last week.
Sharon: The vog hits when there's a bunch of action going on and comes this way when trade winds change directions.
Ethan: Yeah.,..all our lot values go up (supposedly) every year around assessment time..hahaha.
Ive lived on the big island for 17 years and every year the vog seems to be getting worse. I constainly live with migraines, virtago and extremely tired. I have noticed my tongue burning when it's voggy. I'm ready to move off this rock.
debbie:
Some links of the stories we're hearing.... What does your doctor advise?
http://www.hawaii-county.com/cd/message.htm
http://www.mauinews.com/page/content.detail/id/503009.html
http://www.khnl.com/Global/story.asp?S=7923911
My family doctor hasn't given me any advise, only pills and shots. I went to a ear nose and throat doctor that recently moved to the big island. Prior to moving here he did some research on the health effects of the vog and didn't find anything, although in talking with him he said that there were more cases of liver and throat cancer here than anywhere. He thought maybe it could be something in the water and wanted to do a more research. Makes you wonder if it isn't related to the vog. I personally don't think they would ever tell us if they found out. Property values & tourism would go to hell.
hey there ...I live on the big island above kona and I used to have a killer veiw of the ocean ...now all i see is vog ...been about 5 months with out seeing the water....I wondered if any one get migranes or other problems with it ...I get them alot now ...thanks Carol
Carol,
What I found that helps a little is to sleep with an air purifer and air conditioning.
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That is really interesting. We have a similar type of pollution in Texas (not from a volcano) . In Mexico at certain time of the year thousand of acres of sugar cane are set ablaze prior to harvest and the pacific winds push the smoky haze northeast in to Texas. Kind of a pain especially for anyone who spend time outdoors.
OK I understand VOG is Volcanic smog...correct why don't they call it VAP for Volcanic air pollution? Oh never mind it's still "smoke in your eyes!
Great post. I just heard about VOG. We are thinking about moving out there. I have a son that has asthma. How does this affect that, and also, which areas are better, worse? Are there a lot of property management companies there?
THanks for the post.
What island are you moving to?