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What is meant by ozone hole? Which unit is used for measuring ozone thickness?

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Ozone layer is a protective shield in stratosphere. Its depletion over a part of the atmosphere is called ozone hole which will result in an increased UV radiations reaching the earth surface.
Dobson units (D.U.).
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