In observance of Volcano Awareness Month in January, Hawaii Preparatory Academy welcomes Tamar Elias, USGS Hawaiian Volcano Observatory scientist, who will present “Volcanic Air Pollution: The What, Where and How of Vog in Hawaii” at 6:30 p.m. Jan. 18, 2017, at the school’s Gates Performing Arts Center.
In observance of Volcano Awareness Month in January, Hawaii Preparatory Academy welcomes Tamar Elias, USGS Hawaiian Volcano Observatory scientist, who will present “Volcanic Air Pollution: The What, Where and How of Vog in Hawaii” at 6:30 p.m. Jan. 18, 2017, at the school’s Gates Performing Arts Center.
The event is free and open to the public.
Elias will discuss vog in Hawaii, from its origin as volcanic gas emitted from Kilauea Volcano to the impacts it has on the natural environment and humans. Elias will review recent vog research and how communities throughout the world cope with vog. She also will share information about resources for living with vog in Hawaii and answer audience questions.
Elias has studied volcanic gases emitted from Kilauea and other Hawaii volcanoes for more than two decades. In addition to her work in Hawaii, she has responded to volcanic unrest around the globe through her work with the USGS Volcano Disaster Assistance Program. She also teaches observatory staff from other countries about gas monitoring techniques through the University of Hawaii’s Center for the Study of Active Volcanoes international training program.
For more information, visit http://hvo.wr.usgs.gov, email askHVO@usgs.gov or call 967-8844.