Name: Benny B
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Question:
Do you actually believe there is an ozone hole? It has always been there and
believe me it is not getting any warmer at -90 F. It, through the year
expands and then contracts! Any body who believes different please tell me
and why!
Replies:
Yes, the existence of an ozone hole has been clearly documented and is
indisputable. We do not know how long it has been there because data were not
collected until recently. It does seem to have a seasonal flu cycle. Your
question is a little confusing because you seem to deny the existence of an
ozone hole in one sentence and then insist that it has always existed in the
next sentence. You also seem to be mixing up the ozone problem with global
warming - two related but distinct phenomena. There are many questions and
comments about both issues throughout the Newton ask-a-scientist bulletin
board. It is interesting to note that the eruption of Mount Pinatubo has had
dramatic effects on both the ozone layer and global temperatures lately (see
Science News, January 29, 1994, page 70).
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