Vog: Silence of Natural Disasters of Hawaii
It is the first page of national news. And the story is probably not the hot topic around the cooler of water. But for people who live in Hawaii, VOG has become a nightmare. Vog, or volcanic smog, is a mixture of harmful sulfur dioxide (S02) of gas and other pollutants that are emitted per ton of the volcano Kilauea on the island of Hawaii.
Air pollution SO2 and other gases emitted by Kilauea became a common problem on the island of Hawaii in 1986. Before that time, the current eruption, which began in 1983, consisted of short periods lava flows about once every 3 weeks. Since then, the flow of magma to the surface has been more pronounced, creating a quiet but steady output of poisonous gases.
But in March 2008, Hawaii VOG situation worsened. Three separate explosions marked the first explosive eruption Halema in the crater since 1924, when one meters 20-30 (65-100 feet) in diameter was blown in its side. Emissions of sulfur dioxide increased rapidly. On March 13, the Hawaiian Volcano Observatory (HVO) reported a rate of 2,000 tons of sulfur dioxide emitted from days-the highest rate since measurements began in 1979.
The effects have been crippling. Residents have been reporting physical symptoms such as headaches, breathing difficulties, breathing difficulties, burning eyes, sore throat and other flu-like symptoms. Children, the elderly and those with pre-existing respiratory disease have the most affected.
Residents with respiratory problems, who have lived on the island for generations, they are told by doctors to quit. Losses financing for farmers is in the hundreds of thousands of dollars. Hospitals strive to provide patients with safe hospital air, with an estimate in Pahala it would cost the hospital $ 4.7 million for proper air filtration.
The pressure is on, and while a special commission has been created to VOG discuss the situation, no solution has been found immediately. And unlike the tsunami that made Southeast Asia, flooding in New Orleans and forest fires in California, Hawaii natural disasters is relatively … news quiet. Except, of course, those who live on the Big Island, Oahu, Pahala and other affected areas.
While the search for a solution of Hawaii, many are turning to air purifiers to purify your indoor air. However, in the rush to remove the S02 that is created when volcanic gases mix with oxygen and moisture, in the presence of sunlight, many are simply grasping at the wrong.
Quality indoor air of Experts and the biochemical engineer, said Karen Hand to take proactive measures to ensure their own health is very critical, choose the right tool for work is also essential.
"When you're dealing with VOG, the composition is primarily of sulfuric acid and other sulfate compounds, but you're dealing with small amounts of toxic metals, including selenium, mercury, arsenic, and iridium, "said Hand." The fact that people have serious health reactions to this is not surprising: it is a deadly combination. "
Hand said that only Vog air for "href =" http://allerair.com/vog/vog.html "> air purifiers HEPA filter comb and large quantities (at least 18 pounds) of activated carbon Granular is effective to absorb sulfur dioxide and other harmful pollutants emitted by the volcano Kilauea.
"The worst of these disasters is natural when you see people taking the appropriate steps to protect themselves and their families, but the lack of information and resources leads them to make a decision wrong, "said Hand." Not only do people spend money buying the wrong type of air filters, but the cleaners are also ineffective in providing a healthy and safe environment. It's a lose-lose situation. "
works closely with a team of experts cover Quality AllerAir Industries, a purifier air company that has been the design of air filters for almost 20 years. "Crisis management is our strength," he said. "We have offered solutions to shape the victims in New Orleans, victims of fires in quality solutions in California, even the air to athletes participating in the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing. Chemical and gas remediation is what we do. "
Vog victims are invited to contact one of AllerAir indoor air quality experts at 888-852-8247 or visit their www.allerair.com website for more information about the dangers of VOG, and finding the right air purification solution.
About the Author
Janice Henker is an Indoor Air Quality Expert with AllerAir Industries, a company that designs and manufactures air purifiers for homes, businesses and industrial installations across North America. AllerAir specializes in the remediation of gases, chemicals, odors, particles and volcanic smog (vog), providing safe, clean air.
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