Unprecedented ozone depletion in the Arctic for a short period



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A World Meteorological Organization (OMM) attributes this “spike” to the persistent presence in the atmosphere of substtonces that deplete ozone and very cold temperatures in the stratosphere that prevented ozone from reaching the northern region.

clear Nullis, spokesperson for OMM, these conditions “returned to normal” in April, and that the temporary decrease did not cause “special concern”.

According to the spokeswoman, the Montreal Protocol, which led to a drastic reduction in the production of substtonces harmful to the ozone layer, such as chlorofluorocarbons (CFC), helped limit thinning of the coat this spring.

Sunlight, wind fields, harmful chemicals and temperatures below 80 ° C lead to the formation of ozone holes, OMM.

Most of the ozone depletion in the Arctic it occurs in the “polar vortex”, a region of circular winds that blow rapidly.

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