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Big Island Vog:

Residents and visitors to the Big Island are always concerned about the vog (the hazy particulate matter in the air caused by the volcano). The degree of vog is directly influenced by the volcanic emissions and the prevailing wind speed and direction. This can dramatically affect the air quality to all of the Hawaiian islands at times and can create a haziness such as seen in big cities such as Los Angeles. Since Kilauea’s increased activity beginning in April 2008, the vog has been more of a problem at times, especially in the Kona area. Typically, the Waikoloa area is influenced to a much lesser extent. Keep in mind, even on a voggy day, Hawaii is still beautiful! As a physician, most of the patients I’ve seen with serious lung disease (COPD or asthma) do not seem to be affected.

The map below gives the latest vog information. Check the dates on the bottom of the map as it’s not updated everyday:

Vog Index Map

Halema`uma`u crater

Below is the most recent picture of activity from the which has been emitting the most vog in the last year:

Pu`u `O`o vent, Kilauea Volcano

And, below is the most recent pictures (updated every few minutes) of the Pu’u O’o vent:

Read the Latest News from West Hawaii Today:

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  Alii Health Center will be cutting two to three jobs and consolidating office space, officials with the center said.
• State may consider 'next step' for contested bay activities March 11, 2010
  The state Department of Land and Natural Resources may issue a request for proposals for a kayak concession at Kealakekua Bay, the agency's director says.
• Board, mayor will introduce ethics bills March 11, 2010
  HILO -- Dueling ethics proposals will be presented to the Hawaii County Council at an April 6 committee meeting, thanks to action taken Wednesday by the Board of Ethics.
• Girl Scouts recall lemon creme cookies March 11, 2010
  Girl Scouts of Hawaii is voluntarily withdrawing its Lemon Chalet Creme cookies after receiving complaints from Hawaii residents the delectable treat's creme filling was discolored.
• Bus beef in Hilo draws official concern March 11, 2010
  HILO -- A beef between two teenage girls on a Hele-On bus this week erupted into a brawl that spilled out into the Mooheau bus terminal.
• Feds raid Hilo cannabis ministry March 11, 2010
  HILO --Federal agents raided the downtown Hilo sanctuary of The Hawaii Cannabis Ministry Wednesday morning, assisted by local police.
• Those seeking re-election vow to keep paying bands March 11, 2010
  HILO -- Hawaii County's two bands will play on, according to County Council members working to preserve the $347,027 budget Mayor Billy Kenoi has proposed eliminating.

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