VOG a challenge for ERs in Hawaii

Volcanic smog, or VOG, contains harmful chemicals and
particles that may affect people's health and well-being.

The volcanic gas emissions from the Big Island’s Kilauea volcano have been affecting residents in Honolulu, medical officials say.

The volcanic emissions, often known as volcanic smog or VOG, have caused crowded emergency rooms in Oahu.

People were complaining of respiratory issues, headaches and watery eyes due to thick VOG, officials say.

The ERs were more crowded than usual because two local hospitals have been closed recently due to bankruptcy.

Source: Sacramento Bee

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Kilauea VOG: Sulfur Dioxide Emission Rates Elevated

Photos: USGS HAWAIIAN VOLCANO OBSERVATORY

The Kilauea volcano continued to erupt at two locations today and the USGS Hawaiian Volcano Observatory reports that sulfur dioxide emission rates from the summit and east rift zone vents remain elevated.

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