Because mistakes of the past take a long time to go away. And some Man-made sources that accelerate ozone destruction have not been fully identified (say water vapor delivery to the upper atmosphere by commercial aircraft). The CFCs, and to a lesser extent the HCFCs, that we have produced since the early 1900s are still in the atmosphere. There are no natural cycles that will remove them, other than photoactivation in the ozone layer (and perhaps supercooling them to liquids at the poles).
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∙ 15y agoThe ozone layer is currently in danger due to the release of ozone-depleting substances, such as chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) and halons, which are widely used in refrigerants, aerosol sprays, and firefighting equipment. These substances break down ozone molecules in the stratosphere, leading to the thinning of the ozone layer and the formation of the ozone hole over Antarctica. Efforts to reduce the production and consumption of these substances have been made through international agreements such as the Montreal Protocol.
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∙ 12y agoThere are still some CFCs being released from old refrigerators and car air conditioners. CFCs take seven years to reach the troposphere, where the ozone is, and chlorine radicals remain there, continually attacking ozone.
Scientists hope that the ozone layer will be restored by about 2050.
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∙ 10y agoOzone is an unusual type of oxygen molecule. Normally, there are higher concentrations of ozone at various altitudes in the stratosphere. Sometimes, under the right conditions, chemical reactions in the ozone layer can destroy most of the ozone, creating an ozone "hole".
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∙ 13y agoDamage to the ozone layer is a rising concern. It is a concern because the depletion of the ozone causes increased amounts of UVB rays from the sun. This causes various types of skin cancers and evident damage on crops.
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∙ 14y agoSee "What is causing the depletion of the ozone layer?"
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∙ 14y agoSee "What makes scientists think the ozone layer is thinning?"
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∙ 10y agoThe ozone layer is at risk due to the continues use of CFCs. These CFCs react with ozone to decompose and deplete it.
Ozone layer contains ozone in it. Therefore, it is named so.
Earth has a layer of ozone. It is present as the ozone layer.
Earth and Venus have a protective ozone layer. These planets have ozone molecules in ozone layer.
The ozone layer is not a basic layer of the atmosphere.Starting at the Earth's surface:tropospherestratosphere (the bottom of which contains most of the "ozone layer")mesospherethermosphereexosphere (which extends into outer space)
Stratosphere contains the ozone layer. It is a pool of ozone molecules.
Greenhouses are a danger to the ozone layer
Ozone element is in danger. It is present as ozone layer.
CFC's are a danger. They deplete the ozone layer.
CFC's are a danger to ozone. They react with ozone to deplete it.
No oxygen is not a danger to ozone layer in stratosphere. It is because oxygen itself participates in the creation of ozone.
The danger will be to earth if there was no ozone. Destruction would be at peak.
The ozone layer in the stratospheric region is in danger as it is being depleted. It is because of the high use of ozone depleting substances by human beings.
If you lived there, it could harm your lungs. Otherwise, the ozone layer presents no danger.
No,it is not. It is the helpful one as it forms the ozone.
The ozone hole is in danger as it is depleting. It is caused due to natural and man made factors.
Yes, the ozone layer is being damaged by the humans. CFC's are main reason for depletion of ozone layer.
No it is not. Oxygen is the one that creates the ozone layer.