"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!
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I never saw a real volcano..still would love to walk on cooled lava.
Neal: Well, you better have some heavy duty boots....it's cut your tender feet...haha!
Wow, I never thought about the air quality there. I bet that would take some getting used to. Beautiful!
VOG - BOO!! I stayed on the Big Island one summer and the VOG affected my allergies. Bleh!! :(
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 :-)
Wow - I did not even know VOG existed! Thanks for the explanation - Unfortunately, the pollution we have in Miami has nothing to do with any natural wonders - it's all man-made.
Sally,
First time I ever heard about VOG. I visited Hawaii Years ago..(That's me on the right0
And the skies were always clear blue.
Interesting post!
Ginger
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.
Wow! I too have never heard of VOG. Very interesting to know. I have never been to the Islands but I will be out there at the end of June. I am flying to Honolulu and then will be cruising around the Islands! Woo Hoo! I cant wait. I will have to email you and get some helpful ideas on what the must see sights are! :o)
Inga: Only in Hawaii! Let me know if I can give you some tips! Make sure and read my Safety Tips for Hawaii!
Thank you Sally! I will definately check out that blog too! :o)
Sally - you have been a really busy girl - more great info - what can I say - you totally inspire me. Fabulous local content!
Cyndee: You are always here to support me....thanks bunches!
The volcano has been pouring a lot a lava the last week.
Well, the weather finally cleared up with the changing trade winds.
Fortunately when I was on the Big Island last year there was no VOG. It was a beautiful island - no time to drive to the volcano, and too windy to fly to it.
Well your lot value just went up!! Even when the volcano's are going Hawaii is pretty.
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.
The vog has been really bad on Oahu...worse than the pictures above from last year. Sometimes it can be as bad as an industrial area type pollution. Take care Laura.
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
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!