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The Antarctic ozone hole

Anna E Jones

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Since 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.


PACS

92.60.hd Stratospheric composition and chemistry

93.30.Ca Antarctica

92.60.hf Tropospheric composition and chemistry, constituent transport and chemistry

92.60.hv Pressure, density, and temperature

92.60.Vb Solar radiation

Subjects

Environmental and Earth science

Dates

Issue 4 (July 2008)

Received 25 April 2008, in final form 1 May 2008



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