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As the volcano erupts, Mauna Loa is emitting sulfur dioxide (SO2), a pungent gas that reacts with oxygen and water to form a gray volcanic haze called vog.

This map shows where the @esa Sentinel-5P satellite detected sulfur dioxide with its TROPOMI sensor.
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