Back in May of 2007 I wrote about Blogging about "VOG" in Hawaii and to this day I am still getting comments on that post! I wrote: "VOG" is Volcanic Air Pollution. Oahuexperiences "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.
The picture to the left was taken April 26th, 2008 on Oahu; and you can barely see the Koolau mountain Range in the background.
Vog has been prevalent due to lava flows so make sure and read the following: A useful Brochure about Emissions from Kilauea Volcano which just came out in March of this year. Sulphur Dioxide gas releases from the volcanic activity into the air.
If you live in a big city then you know what air pollution is. Ours is a form of air pollution but from natural causes :)
American Lung Associations recommends the following:
- Drink plenty of liquids to help your body, and it is recommended that warm liquids seem to work best.
- Stay indoors and in an air-conditioned area, if possible, and leave the heavy vog area.
- Do limit any outdoor and physical activities.
- Contact your doctor as soon as possible if any problem develops as respiratory problems might deteriorate much more rapidly in heavy vog conditions.
Picture to the right was taken not far from my home in Waipio Gentry on April 26, 2008. In the faded distance is the Waianae mountain range.
Following is another site with loads of info:
Patrick Lambert wrote The VOG blog and It's important to do your homework... regarding the lava flows on the island of Hawaii (aka Big Island) which is resides on. Read more info there!
As you can see by the island map to the left the island of Hawaii aka Big Island is at the bottom of the Hawaiian island chain.
Our island of Oahuis north west but when the winds are blowing this way we get hit by the vog as well.
When the winds change direction....so will the vog. We had a couple of nice days this week. :)
Island Chain map courtesy of the U.S. Geological Surveythrough Wikipedia. All other pictures and content of this post © 2008 Celeste "Sally" Cheeseman, All rights reserved.... and are only the opinion of this author.
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Celeste "Sally" Cheeseman is a Realtor-Associate with Century 21 Liberty Homes in Mililani, Hawaii. With a sharp understanding that a listening ear is the key to a client's needs she serves the island of Oahu (Honolulu County) and all Hawaii Military Relocating to Hawaii, Hawaii Retirees, Hawaii Job Transfers and Hawaii Residents. Website: www.hawaiihomesmarket.com
Celeste "Sally" Cheeseman is a Realtor-Associate® and Certified Residential Specialist (CRS) with Century 21 Liberty Homes in Mililani, Hawaii. With a sharp understanding that a listening ear is the key to a client's needs she serves the island of Oahu (Honolulu County) and all Hawaii Military Relocations, Hawaii Retirees, Hawaii Job Transfers and Hawaii Residents, Home Buyers and Sellers.
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Sally this post was very well written, but the layout was outstanding in my opinion. VERY VERY well done!!!!!
And know you do not have to worry about your head fitting through the door :)
There I beat you to it ........... LOL
Hi Sally,
Wow, I had no idea this happens, guess I missed your earlier post last year. I saw a little of the volcano on the Big Island, 2 years ago. The red glow in the distance one evening.
George: Wonderful...how about I graciously accept the compliment this time? Gotcha! Thanks!
Carole: Thanks....it isn't the most exciting topic but some need to be informed. On my other post there are people who have health problems.
Sally - I remember the article...you have VOG, we have smog, and fog. And all this on a blog. LOL
Jeff
I didn't even know of VOG until I read your post. I ive so far away from the city that SMOG will never be an issue but Park County was once a volcanic area. I am sure at some point this valley has seen some VOG.
Thank you for the insight.
Morning Sally,
Thanks for the post. I didn't read the other one. I didn't know about Rain back then.
Aloha Sally,
On Maui the vog comes from the southerly winds or Kona winds from the big Island. I know that on the big island having lived in Kona years ago the vog was really bad for breathing. During Kona winds the vog will hang in central Maui but I don't mind to much. Usually Kona winds means the surf is good on the north shore of Maui. I do know that if you have breathing problems the Big Island might be a problem. As far as Maui no worries.
Katerina: With wind come all kind of stuff...heck...we get storms that start out in Mexico and Japan ...
Joan: Yup...mother nature ...fir lady....or better known here as Madam Pele :)