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2007-04-02 10:37:29 · 4 answers · asked by Gary A 1 in Environment

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There has been a net increase in ozone production since the banning of CFC's in the late 80's early 90's. Ozone production in the upper atmosphere is seasonal and varies. Ozone production is near normal levels. This is another case where the media only reports the negative and hasn't followed up on the complete story.
It is still wise to reduce exposure to the sun but that has nothing to do with the ozone layer. Thinning ozone will only effects Antarctic regions.

2007-04-02 11:24:04 · answer #1 · answered by Professor Kitty 6 · 0 0

The ozone hole is natural phenomena and occurs naturally. As the solar winds come to the earth all the particles are ionized . The beta particles are attracted to the north pole and make it negative. The alfa particles are attracted to the South pole and make it positive . This develops a huge potential that holds the O3 in its shield layer. Now about the hole only occur at the poles and are blown there by the particle stream . The largest hole in the south pole is because the alfa particle are much larger .

2007-04-02 18:32:38 · answer #2 · answered by JOHNNIE B 7 · 0 0

The hole in the ozone is shrinking and the population is not that large at Antarctica so it's not a big concern these days.

2007-04-02 17:52:55 · answer #3 · answered by Gene 7 · 0 0

The thinning of the ozone layer over Antarctica allows more ultraviolet light to reach the Earth's surface. Possible effects include:

1. skin cancer
2. premature aging of the skin
3. cataracts
4. leaf damage and crop reduction

2007-04-02 17:41:08 · answer #4 · answered by ecolink 7 · 0 1

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