What is the Ozone Hole?
The Stratospheric ozone hole is a region of exceptionally depleted ozone in the Stratosphere over the Antarctic which occurs during the beginning of spring (August – October) in the Southern Hemisphere. In the area of the ozone hole, the ozone column values amount to 220 Dobson.
Stratospheric Ozone – Causes and Effects of Ozone Depletion
Stratospheric ozone is a naturally occurring gas in the upper atmosphere (stratosphere) that filters the Sun ultraviolet (UV) radiation. Stratospheric ozone depletion allows more ultraviolet rays to reach the Earth’s surface harming the animals and plants. The ozone layer absorbs UV radiation, limiting its reach to the Earth’s surface, and also generating heat that helps regulate the atmosphere’s temperature structure. In this article, we will cover Stratospheric ozone production, depletion, ozone hole, the importance of Stratospheric ozone, and much more
Table of Content
- What is Stratospheric Ozone?
- Stratospheric Ozone Production
- Why is the Ozone Layer Important?
- What is the Ozone Hole?
- Stratospheric Ozone Depletion
- Stratospheric Ozone Depletion Causes
- What are the Effects of Stratospheric Ozone Depletion?
- Stratosphere Ozone Layer Protection
- Stratospheric Ozone vs Tropospheric Ozone