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  • Released Thursday, July 2, 2015
  • Updated Thursday, December 3, 2015 at 12:35PM
  • ID: 11901

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A NASA satellite monitors the edge of Earth to study how the planet’s atmosphere is changing.

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At high altitude, molecules of ozone form a protective layer that blocks harmful ultraviolet rays from the sun.

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Chlorine monoxide is a gas in the atmosphere that plays a significant role in the depletion of ozone.

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Hydrogen chloride is a gas that forms when ozone-depleting chemicals in the atmosphere are broken down by sunlight.

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Nitric acid is a gas that can affect the rate at which ozone depletion occurs.



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NASA Goddard Space Flight Center
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