Hawaii is affected by a number of natural disasters, including hurricanes, earthquakes, tsunami, and volcanic eruptions. Volcanic eruptions in particular pose health problems for nearby residents, with children particularly vulnerable.

Volcanic Eruptions

• Protecting children in response to volcanic eruptions (American Academy of Pediatrics)
• Health effects of vog (Interagency Vog Information Dashboard)
• Vog factsheet

Last reviewed April 2019