Arctic Ozone Depletion and Stratospheric Temperature
Changes in ozone amounts are closely linked to temperature, with colder temperatures resulting in more polar stratospheric clouds and lower ozone levels. Atmospheric motions drive the year-to-year temperature changes.The Arctic stratosphere has cooled slightly since 1979, but scientists are currently unsure of the cause.
Year: 2009
From collection: Vital Ozone Graphics 2.0 - Climate Link
Cartographer: Emmanuelle Bournay, GRID-Arendal