Ozone Hole Is Discovered
At a glance:
- Series: Great Events from History: North American Series
- Categories: Science, Environmental Issues
- Subcategories: Earth Sciences, Ecology, Environment, Conservation, Pollution, Toxic Waste
- Curriculum: American History 1951-present, 20th & 21st Century European History, British History, Canadian History, Worldwide
- Geographical Location: Antarctica
- Date: October, 1981
Article abstract: The British Antarctic Survey’s discovery of a hole in Earth’s protective ozone layer raises environmental concerns in North America and around the globe.
Summary of Event
The sun’s energy is derived from a nuclear fusion process fueled by hydrogen. The electromagnetic radiation from this process constantly bathes Earth, affecting major physical, chemical, and biological processes. Although many of the sun’s rays have wavelengths and frequencies (in the visible light range) that are essential to living organisms, there is a wide...
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