Feb
12
2011
Ozone layer depletion first captured the attention of the whole world in the later half of 1970 and since then, many discussions and researches have been carried out to find out the possible effects and the causes of ozone depletion. Many studies have also been directed to find out a possible solution. Causes of Ozone [...]
Oct
03
2010
Ozone Layer Facts The Earth’s atmosphere is divided into five layers – the troposphere, stratosphere, mesosphere, thermosphere and the exosphere. Lying between the troposphere and mesosphere, the stratosphere extends over a vertical distance of 32 miles. The ozone layer is a part of the stratosphere, which ranges between 8.07 miles to 20.42 miles. This layer [...]
Sep
16
2010
What is the Ozone Layer? The atmosphere of the Earth plays a crucial role in making it the only planet with life. Basically, the Earth’s atmosphere is divided into five layers – stratosphere being one of them. Within the stratosphere, there lies a layer, made of a specialized form of oxygen, known as the ozone [...]