Sentences with phrase «weakened ozone layer»

A combination involving some or all of the following is postulated: Continental drift created a non-fatal but precariously balanced global environment, a supernova weakened the ozone layer, and then a large meteor impact triggered the eruption of the Siberian Traps.

UVC is pretty well stripped out even by our weakened ozone layer — but can show up in grow rooms due to certain types of light that produce UVC, which can damage the eyes.

Not exact matches

This weakened shielding would have allowed more energetic particles into the upper atmosphere, which would have begun to break down the ozone layer that protects Earth from harmful UV radiation, Meert says.

If the ozone layer recovers over the decades as expected, the circular winds could weaken, resulting in rapid warming across the entire continent.