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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.

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Why is ozone in the tropposphere harmful?

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How does the lightning and thunder affect the ozone layer?

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What way ozone is harmful?

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