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A number of reasons stand out:
# It is far from civilization, with its ozone-as-smog, # It has an annual "feature", an ozone "hole" that is larger and "deeper" than its northern counterpart, # It is now manned year-round, # It belongs to no nation, so there are no "diplomatic" issues involved in multi-national studies, and # It is largely based on a continent, with real land underneath.
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 12y agoOzone is formed when certain molecules in the atmosphere are exposed to sunlight. The stronger the sunlight, the more ozone forms.
Sunlight at the polar regions is weak compared to the rest of the planet. As a result, ozone doesn't form as well there. So there actually is a lower concentration of ozone at the polar regions.
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∙ 12y agoThe biggest reason the hole stays in one place is because of the wind. Winds like to "hang out" near Australia (Antarctic). The hole is always moving and forming, but it does like to stay in a general area.
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Why more ozone depletion in Antarctic region than other?
More ozone depletion in Antarctic region than other on earth. It is due to very cold temperature there.
As the concentration of chorine rises what happens to the concentration of ozone?
The concentration of chlorine rises in environment. This leads to more depletion of ozone.
What is a concentration ozone?
Ozone is more concentrated between 20-30 kilometers above earth's surface. Its concentration is 2-6 parts per million.
What are the holes in the ozone layer?
The Ozone Hole present in the ozone layer over the antarctic region is not actually a hole. It is the the thinning of the ozone layer below a certain level which is defined as the ozone hole. The formation and depletion of ozone is a natural ongoing process because of which the ozone layer keeps intact in the stratospheric region. However due to the use of CFC's the rate of formation is ozone is lesser than the depletion i.e. the CFC's are depleting more of ozone to make the ozone hole go bigger day by day.
Does lack of ozone over the antarctic affect the severity of the weather or conditions of the roaring 40's?
I don't know what the 'roaring 40's' are but ozone reflects the light and heat of the sun so a lack of ozone over the antarctic means more heat get through which means the antarctic warms up and because ice reflects sunlight too and the increased heat in the antarctic means this ice melts, global temperatures increase by a lot.
Why more ozone depletion in Antarctic region than other?
More ozone depletion in Antarctic region than other on earth. It is due to very cold temperature there.
As the concentration of chorine rises what happens to the concentration of ozone?
The concentration of chlorine rises in environment. This leads to more depletion of ozone.
Does the ozone hole have any effect on climate?
Yes, it appears that it does. The Antarctic ozone hole has recently (2009) been near record size, and despite tiny increases in global temperatures, more area is covered with ice in/around the Antarctic.
Where would you rather live the Arctic or Antarctic?
The Antarctic is more stable and easier to access, but has the disadvantage of a large atmospheric ozone hole.
What is a concentration ozone?
Ozone is more concentrated between 20-30 kilometers above earth's surface. Its concentration is 2-6 parts per million.
What are the holes in the ozone layer?
The Ozone Hole present in the ozone layer over the antarctic region is not actually a hole. It is the the thinning of the ozone layer below a certain level which is defined as the ozone hole. The formation and depletion of ozone is a natural ongoing process because of which the ozone layer keeps intact in the stratospheric region. However due to the use of CFC's the rate of formation is ozone is lesser than the depletion i.e. the CFC's are depleting more of ozone to make the ozone hole go bigger day by day.
Where is ozone more?
Ozone is more concentrated between 20-30 kilometers above earth's surface. Its concentration is 2-6 parts per million.
Does lack of ozone over the antarctic affect the severity of the weather or conditions of the roaring 40's?
I don't know what the 'roaring 40's' are but ozone reflects the light and heat of the sun so a lack of ozone over the antarctic means more heat get through which means the antarctic warms up and because ice reflects sunlight too and the increased heat in the antarctic means this ice melts, global temperatures increase by a lot.
What causes black hole in the Ozone Layer?
there is no black hole, but a thinning of the ozone levels over the Antarctic every winter. This has been happening for centuries due to a lack of sunlight hitting the oxygen in the area. Because ozone decays so quickly, sunlight must hit oxygen to create more ozone or the thinning occurs. The hole disappears once sunlight hits the area.
What has caused ozone to increase?
Ozone is increased by various natural factors. Thunders and UV are some of them.
Where is the ozone hole and why is it there?
The largest ozone hole is above the Antarctic. It is almost as large as continental United States. Antarctic winters are very, very cold. When ice freezes in the air, the crystals are formed. This helps chlorine attack ozone molecules. Then, in the spring, the sun's ultra-violet rays break up the CFCs (ChloroFluoroCarbons) and making even more chlorine. Thus, the ozone is completely gone. But, the ozone levels are known to increase in the summertime.
In which level of the atmosphere is ozone concentrated?
Ozone is concentrated at 20-40 km above earth with highest concentration 6-8 parts per million. It is present in the stratosphere of the earth's atmosphere.
