06-12-2008, 04:19 AM
They did also say in that study that it was conducted BEFORE the new eruption at Halemaumau Crater, which has significantly raised the sulfur levels. So maybe a new study needs to to be performed. Whether or not it has long lasting detrimental effects, it does certainly irritate the air passages and make even a healthy person feel malaise. My husband was working in Volcano village yeseterday and said there were a few periods of heavy vog up there. We, fortunately didn't get it at our house in Mountain View. Just lots of rain. It does stink this morning though, although I agree Pam it seems to be clearing up.