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If your eyes are burning and you canʻt see the Waiʻanae Mountains from town, you might be wondering, how bad is the vog today?

Vog levels are "moderate," according to the 

UH Mānoa Vog Measurement and Prediction project

, or VMAP. The next highest levels are "Unhealthy," then "Hazardous." Click the link to see the vog plume animated over time. Currently it displays the Islands from 9 a.m., April 3, out to 2 p.m. tomorrow, Saturday, April 5.

VMAP tracks the levels of two chemicals coming out of Hawai‘i Islandʻs volcanic vents — sulfur dioxide and sulfate aerosols. Currently, Kīlauea is producing "1,000 tonnes"of sulfur dioxide per day. Play the animation at the site and you can see an especially big plume corkscrew away from Kīlauea to the southwest around midday Thursday.

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"The summit eruption at Kīlauea volcano that began on December 23 is paused," the site notes at this writing. "Gas emissions have dropped significantly but remain elevated. Significant aged vog remains present over the Islands, contributing to reduced air quality over the entire state. ʻModerateʻ conditions are expected today."

For a detailed fact sheet on the health impacts of vog, click 

"Individuals with pre-existing respiratory conditions are the primary group at risk of experiencing health effects from vog exposures, but healthy people may also experience symptoms," according to the multi-agency fact sheet. "It is very important to listen to your own body and take measures to protect yourself if you feel your health is being affected by vog. The 'sensitive groups' most likely to experience health impacts include: people with asthma or other respiratory conditions, people with cardiovascular disease, older adults, infants and children, new or expectant mothers."

For kama‘āina, vog has been a persistent problem since Kīlauea began an eruption cycle in 1983, especially on Hawaiʻi Island. It made 

 when vog levels finally abated in 2019. Vog is created "when sulfur dioxide and other volcanic pollutants mix with oxygen and water vapor in the presence of sunlight," explains 

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Kīlauea is currently producing 1,000 tonnes of sulfur dioxide per day.

Believe it or not, today's vog level is "moderate"

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Meet your ultimate companion, Jeffrey, at the Hawaiian Humane Society’s Mōʻiliʻili Campus, which is open daily from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.

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Adopt-a-Pet April 24, 2025: Joyful Jeffrey needs a home

Charlie is trained to walk on a leash and has a blast running free in the yard. MHS is looking for an ‘ohana that will show Charlie the kind, patient love he's been waiting for.

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Adopt-a-Pet April 23, 2025: How sweet is chocolate-eared Charlie from Maui Humane Society

If you’re looking for a loyal and loving companion, she can’t wait to meet you at the Hawaiian Humane Society’s Kosasa Family Campus at Hoʻopili.

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Adopt-a-Pet April 23, 2025: Farrah, a calm and cool lab

"This playful and affectionate little girl has an incredibly sweet demeanor that brings joy to everyone she meets," says Hawaiian Humane Society.

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Adopt-a-Pet April 22, 2025: Meet sweet, smiley Sarang

This sweet and gentle girl was found wandering in Mākaha Valley. With time, patience and lots of love from HHS dedicated staff, Princess Jasmine has begun to blossom.

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Adopt-a-pet April 21, 2025: Jasmine, 2-year-old Boxer mix with a mellow demeanor

This 6-year-old Bull Terrier mix was found as a stray in Mililani and needs a home.

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Adopt-a-Pet April 18, 2025: Sassy, a senior with the heart of a puppy

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"Like his namesake, Burger is extremely food-motivated," says the Hawaiian Humane Society.

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Adopt a Pet

Adopt-a-Pet April 24, 2025: Joyful Jeffrey needs a home

Adopt-a-Pet April 23, 2025: How sweet is chocolate-eared Charlie from Maui Humane Society

Adopt-a-Pet April 23, 2025: Farrah, a calm and cool lab

Adopt-a-Pet April 22, 2025: Meet sweet, smiley Sarang

Adopt-a-pet April 21, 2025: Jasmine, 2-year-old Boxer mix with a mellow demeanor

Adopt-a-Pet April 18, 2025: Sassy, a senior with the heart of a puppy