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When was the ozone hole first discovered?
Quick Answer
It was first reported in 1985 over Antarctica.
The Full Story
The Antarctic ozone hole was first reported in 1985 by British scientists Joe Farman, Brian Gardiner, and Jonathan Shanklin. They found that springtime ozone levels above Antarctica had fallen dramatically. The discovery led to urgent action on chlorofluorocarbons, or CFCs, and the 1987 Montreal Protocol. It is one of the clearest examples of atmospheric science leading to global policy.
Key Facts
1.Discovered in 1985
2.Found by Farman, Gardiner, and Shanklin
3.Led to the 1987 Montreal Protocol
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