ozone levels

Upper atmosphere measurement

Ozone levels measure the concentration of ozone gas in the atmosphere.

Near ground level, high ozone levels indicate air pollution that can cause respiratory problems: The city issued a health warning due to elevated ozone levels.

In the stratosphere, ozone levels matter because the ozone layer shields Earth from ultraviolet radiation—hence concern over the "ozone hole."

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  • stratosphereSecond atmospheric layer up
  • smogSunlight-activated urban pollution
  • smog alertPublic health pollution advisory
  • UVInvisible solar radiation
  • UV raysInvisible solar radiation

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