Question - What is “vog”?
Answer- “Vog” is volcanic fog, a form of air pollution resulting when sulfur dioxide, volcanic gases and particulates from an erupting volcano react with moisture, oxygen and sunlight. The word “vog” combines the words “volcanic” and “smog”. (Michaud J et al. Emergency department visits and “vog”-related air quality in Hilo, Hawaii. 2004. Env res 95:11-19.)
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