Ozone Hole Above Antarctica Was Large This Year
Scientists say unusual winds helped make the ozone hole larger in 2026.
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Source: NOAA, 2026-11-04.
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In this lesson: Explain what the ozone layer does and recognise two different timescales.
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But they still expect the ozone layer to recover
But contrasts the unusually large hole this year with the longer-term expectation. Still shows that the expectation continues.
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Explain what an ozone hole means and why one large year is not the whole story.
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An ozone hole is an area where the ozone layer becomes thinner. This year’s hole was unusually large, but scientists still expect longer-term recovery as harmful chemicals decrease.
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