In addition to dangers from the bubbling, scalding-hot lava from the Kilauea volcano, residents on the Big Island of Hawaii are enduring threats from both vog and volcanic ashfall.

Vog forms when sulfur dioxide (SO₂) and other volcanic gases react chemically with atmospheric moisture, oxygen, sunlight, and dust.

HONOLULU (KHON2) – The ridge aloft is maintaining very stable conditions with sparse available moisture as evidenced by the statewide empty rain gauges. The only caveat were the few windward … ...

Hawaii health officials are warning residents about hazardous air quality generated by volcanic smog, or "vog," following a volcanic eruption on Sunday. Fox News Media Fox Business ...

The vog is back in Kona. Hawaii Volcano Observatory (HVO) in Tuesday morning’s report stated several lava fountains remain active on the western side of the downdropped block within Kilauea’s ...

Health officials in Hawaii are warning residents to beware of “vog” amid the volcanic eruption on Mauna Loa — but what is it and what risks does it pose? Mauna Loa, the world’s largest ...

With the brief episode of southerly winds, vog is likely to been seen on northern parts of Hawaii island and trace amounts impacting Maui and Oahu. The busiest time of the year at Hawaii Volcanoes NP ...

HONOLULU (Island News) -- Light winds and vog will impact the islands' Aloha Friday. Tonight, mostly clear skies will appear. Lows are in the upper 60s. Aloha Friday, partly cloudy skies with ...

“However, the eruption could cause vog conditions, ash in the air, and levels of sulfur dioxide to increase and fluctuate in various areas of the state,” Health Department officials said.

“Vog creates the potential for airborne health hazards to residents and visitors, damages agricultural crops and other plants, and affects livestock,” officials said. Hawaii's Kilauea Volcano ...