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Lightning is a massive flow of electrons, that superheats gas to a conductive plasma state, and radiates broad spectrum energetic radiation... including ionizing radiation. Either the oxygen atoms in the plasma, or the ionizing radiation breaks apart oxygen molecules to make oxygen atoms, then some of these now-loose oxygen atoms combine with oxygen molecules to make ozone.
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∙ 15y ago
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∙ 15y agoThe ozone in the "ozone layer" is not formed by lightning. Ozone formed in the lower atmosphere does not survive the time it takes (on the order of months) to diffuse all the way up to the "ozone layer". Ozone in the ozone layer is formed when UV-C (primarily from our Sun) is absorbed by oxygen, breaks apart into oxygen atoms, and eventually some of those oxygen atoms end up forming ozone. Ozone decays naturally with time (and contaminants can increase that decay), so more ozone must be made continually.
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∙ 9y agoYes, it is completely true. During lightening immense pressure is created on the oxygen. It then converts into ozone.
Naomi Taylor
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∙ 14y agoLightning does make some ozone, but it does so in a humid environment, where the ozone rapidly decays. Lightning does not make or contribute significantly to the ozone in the ozone layer.
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∙ 13y agoLighting makes ozone. But the ozone does not reach the ozone layer.
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∙ 9y agoLightening reacts with oxygen to form ozone. Thus it helps in the replenishment of ozone layer.
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∙ 9y agoOxygen is the base of ozone. It is formed during lightning. It is due to the excessive pressure that is created over oxygen.
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∙ 6y agoOzone may be obtained by the interaction of oxygen with the ultraviolet light.
Naomi Taylor
Yes, it is completely true. During lightening immense pressure is created on the oxygen. It then converts into ozone.
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Does lightning repair the ozone?
Lightning does cause ozone replenishment. However it cannot repair ozone. It is because the ozone gas is too large to be replenished.
Is ozone that is made by lightning harmful?
Lightning produces ozone in the upper atmosphere, contributing to earth's protective ozone layer that filters out harmful UV rays from the sun. Lightning contributes negligibly to ground level ozone, which is harmful.
How does ozone layer affect the environment?
Ozone layer affect the environment. As they say, it affects the biosphere.
How has the production of CFCs affect Canadas ozone layer?
CFC's affect ozone where ever they arise. They are environment harming chemical that affect ozone.
How does a hole in the ozone layer affect people?
Yes, a hole in ozone layer affect people. It causes people to be in risk for various problems.
How does the lightning and thunder affect the ozone layer?
Lightning and thunder react with oxygen to form ozone. Thus they help in replenishing the ozone layer.
What type of layer does the ozone layer affect?
The ozone layer does not affect anything. It is a protective layer.
Does lightning repair the ozone?
Lightning does cause ozone replenishment. However it cannot repair ozone. It is because the ozone gas is too large to be replenished.
What chemicals affect the ozone layer?
CFC's affect the ozone layer. They react with it to deplete.
How do you chlorofluorocarbons affect the ozone layer?
CFC's affect the ozone layer in many ways. These CFC's are prone to ozone destruction.
Which ozone layer does global warming affect most?
The ozone layer is a single layer. So there is no point of WHICH ozone layer.
Does lightning have a beneficial effect on the ozone layer?
Yes, it does. It helps to replenish the ozone.
How do airrosoles affect the ozone layer?
Ozone layer affect the aersols. Actually it is the other way around.
How does your actions affect the ozone layer?
Our actions affect ozone. It is because we release CFC's which affect ozone.
What factors in the atmosphere affect the ozone layer?
There are various factors that affect the ozone layer. These are temperature, pressure etc.
What is the ozone layer damaged by?
The ozone layer is damaged by the CFC's and the halogens. There halogens affect the ozone by reacting with it.
How do chlorofluorocarbos affect the ozone layer?
CFC's react with ozone to deplete it. This reduces the density of ozone layer.
