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What is the ozone hole and why does it form?

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I hope this helps you http://www.theozonehole.com/askthescientist.htm (scroll down a bit)

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The ozone hole is not actually a hole. It is the lowering of it's concentration. It is caused by CFC's.

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Ozone hole is not actually a hole but just the thinning. It forms when concentrations of ozone go down.

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What gases form a hole in the ozone layer?

The CFC's form a hole in ozone layer. They are highly reactive with ozone.


How does a hole form in the ozone?

A hole is formed in the ozone by CFC's. It is not actually a hole but less concentration.


Why does and ozone hole form?

The ozone hole is formed due to the ozone depleting substances. These substances contain CFC which deplete the ozone layer.


In what layer does the ozone hole form?

The ozone hole in formed in the stratosphere region of the atmosphere. It is because most of the ozone is present in that layer.


Where does the ozone hole form over?

The ozone hole forms over Antarctica. It is because of low temperature.


What is the reason behind ozone hole?

The main reason behind ozone hole is the reaction of the chlorine molecules from CFC's. These molecules initiate a chain reaction which then destroy the ozone molecules to form the ozone hole.


What month does the ozone hole form in?

The ozone hole forms in late winters. It is because depletion happens in cold weather.


What is the name of the hole in the ozone?

The name of the hole is ozone hole. It is the thinning of ozone layer.


Depletion of ozone layer and formation of ozone hole in polar regions?

Unrelated. Ozone holes form annually at each pole.


When space station goes to the orbit then ozone hole is form or not?

The Space Station doesn't form holes in the Ozone. Pollution on Planet Earth does that.


What cause the ozone hole to form change scientific knowleg?

Ozone hole allowed to make many important decision. Main was to limit the production of CFC's.


What is the ozone hole and how does it form?

The ozone layer is a layer of ozone gas. The layer is present in stratosphere. It helps in protecting earth.