OZONE LAYER DEPLETION

This paper explores ozone from different angles, focusing on its composition, distribution and crucial role in shielding Earth from harmful ultraviolet radiation. It delves into the historical discovery of the ozone layer and its depletion, mainly attributing it to human-induced factors like chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs), unregulated rocket launches, and global warming. The causes of ozone depletion are thoroughly examined, with emphasis on the destructive potential of man-made chemical compounds, particularly chlorine. The review highlights the controls on polar ozone, Antarctic ozone trends, variability, and fingerprints of healing, dynamical influence on polar ozone and Arctic ozone depletion. International efforts to address ozone depletion, notably the Montreal Protocol, are discussed, detailing its success in reducing emissions of ozone-depleting substances. Some other aspects of ozone layer recovery, remedies of ozone depletion and mitigation strategies are also discussed.