vog

[ vog, vawg ]

noun

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of vog¹

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

Vog can give healthy people burning eyes, headaches and sore throats.

From Seattle Times