Phrases with «ozone loss»

"Ozone loss" refers to the reduction or decrease in the amount of ozone gas in the Earth's upper atmosphere. This thin layer of ozone protects us from harmful ultraviolet radiation coming from the Sun. When ozone loss occurs, it can lead to increased exposure to these harmful rays, which can have negative effects on human health and the environment. Full definition

Sentences with «ozone loss»

  • «The models show this magnitude of ozone loss would persist for five years, and we would see substantial losses continuing for at least another five years,» he said. (phys.org)
  • Very large ozone losses have been observed there recently, especially in 1997. (giss.nasa.gov)
  • This makes it difficult to separate chemical ozone loss from natural changes induced by transport. (realclimate.org)
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