Serving Hawaiʻi with volcanic air pollution forecasts in real time

The Vog Measurement and Prediction Program (VMAP) is a collaborative effort led by scientists from the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa, the Hawaiian Volcano Observatory (HVO), and the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). Our mission is to provide science-based forecasts of volcanic air pollution to support public health, safety, emergency response, and research across Hawaiʻi and beyond.

Vog Dashboard:
Real-time air quality forecasts

High resolution, interactive forecasts of sulfur dioxide and sulfate aerosols at ground level due to volcanic activity.

VOGcast Dashboard

Current Conditions:
Live Surface Air Quality Data

View current sulfur dioxide measurements from surface air quality stations.

See Vog Dashboard

FireWeather Dashboard:
Forecasting wildfire hazard

High resolution, interactive forecasts of fire weather conditions and fire danger indices.

FIREwx (Experimental)

OUR MISSION


We are committed to advancing scientific understanding of volcanic air pollution and its impacts on Hawaiʻi's communities and environment. By harnessing real-time emissions data, advanced atmospheric modeling, and comprehensive monitoring networks, we aim to support informed decision-making, public health, aviation safety, and environmental awareness.

OUR FUNDERS

Our work is supported by Hawai'i Department of Health, Hawai'i State Civil Defense, Clean Air Branch, the USGS Hawaiian Volcano Observatory, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, and the National Park Service.

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CONTACT US

For media inquiries, to talk to our scientists, or for access to any of our open-source resources, please don't hesitate to contact us.