01-03-2015, 07:15 AM
Originally posted by Obie
The recommendation is to leave the area.There no effective way to filter out SO2.
For clarity:
Vog (volcanic smog) is a visible haze comprised of gas and an aerosol of tiny particles and acidic droplets, created when sulfur dioxide (SO2) and other gases emitted from Kilauea Volcano chemically interact with sunlight and atmospheric oxygen, moisture, and dust.
http://hvo.wr.usgs.gov/hazards/FAQ_SO2-Vog-Ash/P1.html
Some elements of vog, such as the particles, droplets, and larger compounds, can be filtered out. Gases not so easy to do.
The recommendation is to leave the area.There no effective way to filter out SO2.
For clarity:
Vog (volcanic smog) is a visible haze comprised of gas and an aerosol of tiny particles and acidic droplets, created when sulfur dioxide (SO2) and other gases emitted from Kilauea Volcano chemically interact with sunlight and atmospheric oxygen, moisture, and dust.
http://hvo.wr.usgs.gov/hazards/FAQ_SO2-Vog-Ash/P1.html
Some elements of vog, such as the particles, droplets, and larger compounds, can be filtered out. Gases not so easy to do.