A study has revealed how massive wildfires influence the ozone layer by introducing large amounts of aerosols into the stratosphere. These aerosols trigger complex chemical reactions, paradoxically causing both depletion and increase of ozone in different stratospheric layers, highlighting the importance of continued research as climate change progresses. Credit: SciTechDaily.com
Research reveals that wildfires can significantly affect the stratosphere’s ozone layer by injecting aerosols that alter ozone levels through complex reactions, underlining the necessity for ongoing vigilance in climate change research.
In a revelation that highlights the fragile balance of our planet’s atmosphere, scientists from China, Germany, and the USA have uncovered an unexpected link between massive wildfire events and the chemistry of the ozone layer. Published today (July 12) in the journal
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