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Ozone (O₃) in the upper atmosphere absorbs harmful ultraviolet (UV) rays from the sun through a process called photodissociation. When UV radiation strikes ozone molecules, it breaks them apart, releasing oxygen molecules (O₂) and individual oxygen atoms (O). This reaction helps protect the Earth's surface from excessive UV radiation, which can cause skin cancer and other environmental harm. The absorbed energy is also converted into heat, contributing to the warming of the stratosphere.

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