Satellite Instrument Tackles Mysteries Of Ozone-Eating Clouds

Polar stratospheric clouds often are referred to as mother-of-pearl clouds because of their iridescent appearance. But in recent years, the clouds have become the focus of many research projects years due to the discovery of their role in ozone depletion. These clouds form in altitudes between 20 and 30...

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