Ozone depletion update

被引:10
作者
Coldiron, BM
机构
[1] UNIV CINCINNATI,MED CTR,DEPT DERMATOL,CINCINNATI,OH 45267
[2] UNIV CINCINNATI,MED CTR,DEPT OTOLARYNGOL,CINCINNATI,OH 45267
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D O I
10.1111/j.1524-4725.1996.tb00321.x
中图分类号
R75 [皮肤病学与性病学];
学科分类号
100206 ;
摘要
BACKGROUND. Stratospheric ozone depletion due to chlorofluorocarbons and increased ultraviolet radiation penetration has long been predicted. OBJECTIVE. To determine if predictions of ozone depletion are correct and, if so, the significant of this depletion. METHODS. Review of the English literature regarding ozone depletion and solar ultraviolet radiation. RESULTS. The ozone layer is showing definite thinning. Recently, significantly increased ultraviolet radiation transmission has been detected at ground level at several metering stations. It appears that man-made aerosols (air pollution) block increased UVB transmission in urban areas. Recent satellite measurements of stratospheric fluorine levels more directly implicate chlorofluorocarbons as a major source of catalytic stratospheric chlorine, although natural sources may account for up to 40% of stratospheric chlorine. CONCLUSIONS. Stratospheric chlorine concentrations, and resultant increased ozone destruction, will be enhanced for at least the next 70 years. The potential for increased transmission of ultraviolet radiation will exist for the next several hundred years. While little damage due to increased ultraviolet radiation has occurred so far, the potential for long-term problems is great.
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