Anna E Jones 2008 Phys. Educ. 43 358 doi:10.1088/0031-9120/43/4/002
Anna E Jones
Show affiliationsSince the mid 1970s, the ozone layer over Antarctica has experienced massive destruction during every spring. In this article, we will consider the atmosphere, and what ozone and the ozone layer actually are. We explore the chemistry responsible for the ozone destruction, and learn about why conditions favour ozone destruction over Antarctica. For the historical perspective, the events leading up to the discovery of the 'hole' are presented, as well as the response from the international community and the measures taken to protect the ozone layer now and into the future.
92.60.hd Stratospheric composition and chemistry
92.60.hf Tropospheric composition and chemistry, constituent transport and chemistry
Issue 4 (July 2008)
Received 25 April 2008, in final form 1 May 2008
Anna E Jones 2008 Phys. Educ. 43 358
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