Each spring, as the sun returns to the Antarctic, up to 50% of the ozone disappears. Why is this? Why Does it matter? To find an answer to these questions, click here (9k of text + 109k of images) to view a document explaining the significance of the Ozone problem.
Weekly ozone images are processed and made available via this server. The latest image can be found at the bottom of the list.
Ozone levels over the Antarctic vary throughout the year. During the Southern hemisphere winter, levels remain relatively static, however, during spring levels rapidly decrease, then slowly return to normal over the summer. To view a graphical representation of the seasonal variation for 1993, click here (57k).
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