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What is ozone depetion?

Updated: 8/9/2023
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Depletion OZONE layer : -

Ozone(o3)gas resembling oxygen present in the upper atmosphere, acting as protective layer saving the life of earth from the dreadful effects of UV rays from the outer atmosphere.

The Ozone layer is depleted by the action of gases such as chlorofluro carbons(ferons) led into the atmosphere. The gases used generally as refrigerants, aircrafts etc., the depletion of Ozone is reffered as "Holes of OZONE Layer'.

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Depletion of ozone is caused by CFC's. They react with ozone and deplete it.

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Ozone depletion is the process where ozone holes are created in the ozone layer. It is caused due to the action of chloro-floro-carbons on the ozone molecule to break it down to oxygen.

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