vog
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of vog
1965–70; v(olcanic) ( def. ) + (f)og 1 ( def. ) or (sm)og ( def. )
Example Sentences
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The vog can present health hazards for residents and visitors, damage plants and affect livestock, the observatory said.
From Seattle Times • Jun. 3, 2024
Volcanic smog, or vog, consists of fine droplets containing volcanic gases, such as sulfur, that can irritate the eyes, throat and respiratory tract.
From Reuters • Sep. 22, 2023
“The vog a lot of the time will go around Kau and come up to the Kona side,” he said.
From Seattle Times • Sep. 12, 2023
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
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 Blackmore, R. D. (Richard Doddridge)
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