As Kilauea’s current eruption continues to produce enough lava to fill a football stadium every week or so, it also releases huge amounts of volcanic gases, which are converted in the atmosphere to the vog (volcanic smog) that impacts our island environment.
As Kilauea’s current eruption continues to produce enough lava to fill a football stadium every week or so, it also releases huge amounts of volcanic gases, which are converted in the atmosphere to the vog (volcanic smog) that impacts our island environment.
Jeff Sutton, USGS Hawaiian Volcano Observatory gas geochemist, will tell us everything we always wanted to know about volcanic gases, vog and how they affect people, land and our island infrastructure during a presentation from 7-8:30 p.m. Monday, Jan. 18 at the Lyman Museum.
Sutton also will host a “volcanic gas tasting party” at which you can identify specific volcanic gases using your sense of smell.
The nationally accredited and Smithsonian-affiliated Lyman Museum showcases the natural and cultural history of Hawaii.
Located at 276 Haili St. in Hilo, the museum is open 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Monday through Saturday.
Admission to this program is free to museum members and $3 for nonmembers.
For additional information, call 935-5021 or visit www.lymanmuseum.org.