DEPLETION OF THE OZONE LAYER AND ITS EFFECTS

CONTENT

• Description of the Ozone Layer
• Location of the Ozone Layer in the Atmosphere
• Importance of the Ozone Layer
• Causes of Ozone Layer Depletion
• Effects of the Depletion of the Ozone Layer
• Control Measures of the Depletion of the Ozone Layer

Description of the Ozone Layer

The earth’s atmosphere is divided into three layers namely: troposphere, stratosphere and ionosphere. The ionosphere is further divided into the mesosphere and thermosphere.

Location of the Ozone Layer in the Atmosphere

The ozone layer is located in the stratosphere. Ozone forms a layer of the upper atmosphere, where it acts as a shield that prevents most of the ultraviolet radiation in sunlight from reaching the earth’s surface. In recent years, reports from atmosphere research satellites have shown that the ozone layer is vanishing or depleting than it can be regenerated naturally. This has caused a lot of concern among those who know the effects of what is happening to the ozone layer.

Importance of the Ozone Layer

The ozone layer forms a protective shield against some kinds of radiation produced by the sun.