Vog Plume (IMAGE) University of Hawaii at Manoa Caption A gas and particle rich plume emanates from molten lava beneath Halema'uma'u Crater at the summit of Kīlauea Volcano on the Island of Hawai'i. Vog is created when volcanic plumes react in the atmosphere. Credit USGS, Michael Poland. Usage Restrictions Image may be used with appropriate caption and credit. License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.