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Ozone layer

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The ozone layer is the part of the Earth's atmosphere which contains ozone. Its importance lies chiefly in ozone's ability to absorb certain frequencies of ultraviolet radiation.

The concentration of atmospheric ozone varies by a large factor worldwide.

See: environmentalism, global warming, SEPP, ozone hole

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