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What is Ozone hole?

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Ozone hole is a part of ozone layer that has been depleted by ozone depleting substances in the atmosphere. It is found over Antarctica during winters. Ozone hole results in passage of UV radiations into earth’s surface thus causing diseases in people on earth.

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