otsonieristymän
Otsonieristymän, a Finnish term, translates to "ozone depletion" in English. It refers to the observed thinning of the ozone layer in the Earth's stratosphere, particularly pronounced over the Antarctic region. The ozone layer plays a crucial role in absorbing most of the Sun's harmful ultraviolet (UV) radiation, protecting life on Earth.
The primary cause of ozone depletion is the release of certain manufactured chemicals, most notably chlorofluorocarbons
The consequences of ozone depletion include an increase in the amount of UV-B radiation reaching the Earth's
International efforts to address ozone depletion have been largely successful. The Montreal Protocol on Substances that