The ozone layer in the upper part of the atmosphere

March 19, 2011 by  
Filed under Everyday Science

The ozone layer in the upper part of the atmosphere protects us from Ultra-violet radiations. The ozone layer is a layer in Earth’s atmosphere which contains relatively high concentrations of ozone (O3). This layer absorbs 97–99% of the Sun’s high frequency ultraviolet light, which is damaging to life on Earth.

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