vog
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of vog
1965–70; v(olcanic) ( def. ) + (f)og 1 ( def. ) or (sm)og ( def. )
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Its monitoring stations reported air quality was normal on Monday afternoon, but the department warned that the potential for health hazards from airborne ash, sulfur dioxide and volcanic smog, known as vog, could increase.
From New York Times ● Nov. 29, 2022
They form volcanic smog, or vog, when they mix with vapor, oxygen and dust in sunlight.
From Seattle Times ● Nov. 28, 2022
But they also combine with other particles to form vog, which can spread across the Big Island and even waft over to the state’s other islands.
From Seattle Times ● Nov. 28, 2022
Island residents are familiar with vog, or volcanic smog, which is formed when sulfur dioxide is emitted from erupting lava.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 22, 2018
Never God made vog as could stop their eyesen," he whispered in answer, fearfully; "here us be by the hollow ground.
From Lorna Doone A Romance of Exmoor by R. D. (Richard Doddridge) Blackmore
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