One of the world's most active volcanoes, Kilauea, began erupting Monday at approximately 2 a.m. HST on Hawaii's Big Island, prompting health warnings as volcanic smog threatened downwind communities.

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Volcanic smog: The dangerous 'vog' coming from Kilauea in Hawaii Vog forms when sulfur dioxide (SO₂) and other volcanic gases react chemically with atmospheric moisture, oxygen, sunlight, and dust.

Volcanic smog has blanketed the Philippine capital Manila and nearby provinces, with residents urged to stay indoors and schools forced to close.

A volcano's latest eruption on Hawaii's Big Island fountained lava more than 1,000 ft. into the sky on May 25. With its summit at 4,091 ft., Kilauea has had lava fountaining from its Halemaumau ...

Few natural disasters are as dramatic as a volcanic eruption. If you live within about 20 miles of a volcano, it’s a good idea to know the safety measures in case this happens.

Taal Volcano belched gas and caused volcanic smog in Batangas province, the Philippines, on September 12. Footage shows a smoke plume rising out of the volcano's main crater at 7am local time.

A smog caused by an active volcano south of the Philippine capital has prompted a suspension of classes in schools with air quality reaching “very unhealthy” levels in some areas.

One of the world's most active volcanoes, Kilauea, began erupting Monday at approximately 2 a.m. HST on Hawaii's Big Island, prompting health warnings as volcanic smog threatened downwind ...