03-25-2006, 11:46 AM
HPP rarely gets any vog produced by the volcano that has transformed most of the kona side to look like LA in the summertime. All the way from Hawaiian Ocean View Estates to Waikoloa is in the predominant wind path of the vog from the constantly erupting volcano. It's distinct sulfur smell is extremely irritating to the eyes and lungs. Some days are worse than others and not much is ever said about it "nationally". Probably because corporations have invested billions on the Kona side for development because its the "sunny, dry side" ....but the bottom line is...its not the best place for your health.