The document discusses ozone depletion and the ozone layer. It provides background on the ozone layer's location and composition. It then discusses the discovery of the ozone hole over Antarctica through satellite images and ground measurements showing declining ozone concentrations. The consequences of ozone depletion are mentioned. The document concludes with details on the Montreal Protocol, an international agreement to phase out ozone-depleting substances.
2. Contents :
Introduction
Earth At Glance
Hole In Ozone
Scientific Studies
Ozone Formation
Ozone Depletion
Consequences
Montreal Protocol
What Can We Do
3. Introduction
The ozone layer or ozone shield is a region of Earth's stratosphere that
absorbs most of the Sun's ultraviolet (UV) radiation. It contains high
concentrations of ozone (O3) in relation to other parts of the atmosphere,
although still small in relation to other gases in the stratosphere.
5. The ozone layer is mainly found in the lower portion of the stratosphere from approximately
20 to 30 kilometres (12 to 19 mi) above earth, though the thickness varies seasonally and
geographically.
6. First Pictures of Earth From 100 Miles in Space, March 7 , 1947 by German V-2 rocket
Launched by NASA
7. A picture of Earth , May 18, 1969 by Apollo 10 spacecraft
during its trans-lunar journey toward the moon