A massive and surprising change is unfolding around Antarctica. Scientists have discovered that the Southern Ocean is getting saltier, and sea ice is melting at record speed, enough to match the size ...

Scientists recorded a total-column ozone concentration of 102 Dobson units, the 8th-lowest level since 1986. Colder-than-average temperatures and strong winds in the stratosphere circling Antarctica ...

On May 16, 1985, a shocking announcement revealed a massive hole in the ozone layer above Antarctica, raising concerns about ...

Injecting aerosols into the atmosphere – but at higher altitudes than planes can reach – could cool the climate while ...

The ozone layer over Antarctica, damaged by air pollution decades ago, has fortunately been recovering in recent years. Scientists have observed gradual ozone restoration since the 2000s, but now, one ...

In 1985, scientists discovered a 'hole' in the ozone layer over Antarctica that opened up during the austral spring, between September and December. Researchers found evidence that quickly ...

The ozone hole over Antarctica is relatively small and healthy at the moment, providing further proof that the ozone layer is on the path toward a full recovery. That’s the good news.

At this time of year, as the sun rises over Antarctica, a “hole” opens up in Earth’s ozone layer. The ozone layer is a vital planetary boundary that protects all life on Earth from the sun ...

Published: September 5, 2024 11:06pm EDT At this time of year, as the sun rises over Antarctica, a “hole” opens up in Earth’s ozone layer.

Antarctica’s Ozone Hole Is Persisting Later Into the Year, Raising Concerns for Wildlife As a result of the longer-lasting hole, harmful ultraviolet radiation is reaching Earth during a time ...

As a result, we still see the ozone hole forming each year. The lion’s share of ozone damage happens over Antarctica. When the hole forms, the UV index doubles, reaching extreme levels.

Antarctica. Credit - Andrew Mandemaker. (CC BY-SA 2.5) A new concern over the ozone layer. Research finds the Antarctic ozone hole has been massive and long-lived over the past four years.