"Ozone depletion" means the gradual and harmful reduction in the layer of ozone gas found in the Earth's upper atmosphere, which protects us from harmful ultraviolet (UV) radiation from the sun.
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- For the first time, it has been shown that the rate of ozone depletion in the upper stratosphere — 35 to 45 kilometres up — is slowing down. (newscientist.com)
- The displacement off the pole also pushes the colder air into latitudes with more sunlight, enhancing ozone depletion in the short term. (realclimate.org)
- At their surface, chemical reactions take place, which constitute the ground for ozone depletion. (sciencedaily.com)
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