Directory of Ozone Layer Resources

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The ozone layer is that part of the Earth's stratosphere which contains relatively high concentrations of ozone. This ozone absorbs ultraviolet radiation from the sun that would be harmful to humans and other animals.

Resources in This Category

• All About Ozone

  http://www.factmonster.com/ipka/A0800624.html
  Looks at the ozone layer, depletion, and has frequently asked questions about ozone.

• ESA Kids: Losing the Ozone Layer

  http://www.esa.int/esaKIDSen/SEMY1LXJD1E_Earth_0.html
  Explains why we need the ozone layer, and has a picture of the ozone hole viewed from space.

• Hole in the Ozone Layer?

  http://dnr.wi.gov/org/caer/ce/eek/earth/air/ozonlayr.htm
  Learn how it all started, how to fix the problem and what the future outlook is.

• The Ozone Hole Tour

  http://www.atm.ch.cam.ac.uk/tour/
  An overview of the ozone layer and the development of the ozone hole over the Antarctic.

• What is Depletion of the Ozone Layer?

  http://www.faqkids.com/352-depletion-ozone-layer.html
  Tells how ozone is broken apart by the Sun's powerful rays, and by human-made chemicals.

• Wikipedia: Ozone Depletion

  http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ozone_depletion
  Looks at the ozone cycle, causes of ozone depletion, and a history of research about the ozone hole.

• Wikipedia: Ozone Layer

  http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ozone_layer
  Encyclopedia article that explains what the ozone layer is, and why we need it.

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