mc_squared Posted October 20, 2006 Share Posted October 20, 2006 NASA reveals ozone hole is bigger than ever Last updated at 13:02pm on 20th October 2006 The ozone hole over Antarctica is bigger and deeper than any other on record, a NASA satellite image has revealed. The ozone layer shields Earth from the sun's harmful ultraviolet rays, and the layer thins out over the South Pole each year, primarily because human-made compounds release ozone-eating chlorine and bromine gases into the stratosphere. The hole covers almost the entire of the Antartic and is an average of 10.6million square miles. However there is good news - concentrations of ozone-depleting chemicals in the lower atmosphere have been declining since 1995, and scientists estimate the ozone hole will be completely recovered by about 2065. Above: The area covered by the ozone hole. Below: The black spot shows where the ozone density has dropped below 220 Dobson units Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matter-Eater Lad Posted October 21, 2006 Share Posted October 21, 2006 Shit happens... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
busybeeburns Posted October 21, 2006 Share Posted October 21, 2006 I can see the headline now: "Pop Idol Winner Seen On Satellite Living As Recluse In Antarctica" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RICK8 Posted October 21, 2006 Share Posted October 21, 2006 Oh dear..what will we do? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ondes Martenot Posted October 21, 2006 Share Posted October 21, 2006 Shit happens... shit happens when people care to do shit because human-made compounds release ozone-eating chlorine and bromine gases into the stratosphere this is exactly what happened, although as it was said the ozone depletion is not as huge problem as it was years ago, the solution to prevent the growing of the hole is found apparently Oh dear..what will we do? lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gitta Rensolo Posted October 21, 2006 Share Posted October 21, 2006 It's always nice to see what mankind is responsible for and if it's getting serious so many start to panic.....hahahaha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
burningmonk Posted October 21, 2006 Share Posted October 21, 2006 Yay! We're all going to die. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marky Posted October 21, 2006 Share Posted October 21, 2006 The trouble with people these days is that many have the "me doing my little bit won't help any" attitude. If all the people who think like this did do just a little it would probably make a big difference. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matter-Eater Lad Posted October 21, 2006 Share Posted October 21, 2006 shit happens when people care to do shit this is exactly what happened, although as it was said the ozone depletion is not as huge problem as it was years ago, the solution to prevent the growing of the hole is found apparently lol Shit happens when its not important Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brandon313 Posted October 22, 2006 Share Posted October 22, 2006 yea the drastically increasing cases of skin cancer dont matter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alyssa Posted October 22, 2006 Share Posted October 22, 2006 I love how that big hole picked the most unoccuppied part of the world to form. :blush: But, of course, it's still bad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RICK8 Posted October 22, 2006 Share Posted October 22, 2006 But the question is..is it too late to do anything about it?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matter-Eater Lad Posted October 22, 2006 Share Posted October 22, 2006 But the question is..is it too late to do anything about it?? Its not too late and we are doing something about it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crestingwaves Posted October 22, 2006 Share Posted October 22, 2006 It is a problem, but it is not that big a problem. As said in the article...the goodness chemicals are doin there job...and it "thins" out during this time of year...it obviously just ballooned a bit this time. Sure this is something to be concerned about, but definately not something to be overly worried - just play your part in the world, try and make it a cleaner place. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plug_in_coldplaying Posted October 22, 2006 Share Posted October 22, 2006 poor earth Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mc_squared Posted October 22, 2006 Author Share Posted October 22, 2006 I can see the headline now: "Pop Idol Winner Seen On Satellite Living As Recluse In Antarctica" Mount McManus??:rolleyes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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