Mounting research shows increased health risks from volcanic air pollution

Wednesday, October 20, 2010 - 10:30 in Earth & Climate

Hawaii's Kilauea Volcano has been erupting since 1983. But, in March 2008, an additional eruption vent opened at the volcano's summit, resulting in triple the amount of sulfur dioxide gas emissions drifting to the local community of Ka'u, raising health concerns over the risks associated with exposure to "vog," volcanic air pollution.

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