Antarctic ozone holes are shrinking

Australian scientists say satellite measurements show that the hole in the Antarctic ozone layer is shrinking, with the smallest size in the last 10 years.

According to scientist Paul Fraser of the Australian Federal Scientific and Industrial Research Organization (CSIRO), one of the world's largest research organizations, if this hole continues to narrow in the upper direction, the ozone layer Antarctica will be recovered within 60-70 years.

The ozone layer is a thin layer of gas in the stratosphere of the atmosphere, acting as a shield, preventing harmful ultraviolet rays to the earth.

Ozone holes appear due to the effects of pollutants in the atmosphere. In areas with ozone holes, ultraviolet rays reach the ground more and will cause serious harm to life on earth.

Ozone holes appear due to the effects of pollutants in the atmosphere (Photo: abc.net.au)

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