The 2007 Antarctic ozone hole

Publication Type:

Journal Article

Authors:

M. Tully; A. R. Klekociuk; L. L. Deschamps; S. Henderson; P. B. Krummel; P. J. Fraser; J. D. Shanklin; Downey, A. H.; H. Gies; Javorniczky, J.

Source:

Australian Meteorological Magazine, Volume 57, Issue 3, p.279 - 298 (2008)

ISBN:

0004-9743

URL:

http://nora.nerc.ac.uk/11643/

Abstract:

The 2007 Antarctic ozone hole is reviewed from a variety of perspectives, making use of various Australian data and analyses. The 2007 ozone hole was relatively modest, particularly in comparison to that of 2006, due in part to a disturbance to the polar vortex in early September that led to an influx of ozone-rich air. Ozone depiction was still severe however in the lower stratosphere. The long-term outlook for recovery is described, with Antarctic ozone currently forecast to return to 1980 levels around the period 2055-2080.