vog

American  

[vog, vawg] / vɒg, vɔg /

noun

1. air pollution containing gases and particles from a volcanic eruption combined with moisture from fog to create an unpleasant atmospheric cloud.

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Etymology

Origin of vog

1965–70; v(olcanic) ( def. ) + (f)og ¹ ( def. ) or (sm)og ( def. )

Example Sentences

Typically the primary hazard during during Kilauea eruptions is volcanic gas, which reacts with the atmosphere to create volcanic smog, or “vog.”

From Seattle Times

The vog can present health hazards for residents and visitors, damage plants and affect livestock, the observatory said.

From Seattle Times

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

Volcanic smog, or vog, consists of fine droplets containing volcanic gas like sulfur that can cause irritation of the eyes, throat and respiratory tract.

From Reuters

Later Monday, state health officials said the eruption brought vog to some parts of the Big Island, causing poor air quality.

From Seattle Times