Air Flows in Earth's Atmosphere (IMAGE)

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Air Flows in Earth's Atmosphere

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Earth's atmosphere has a 'transportation belt' of air flows which move ozone from the main production areas near the equator towards the poles. This mechanism is important for creating Earth's global ozone layer.

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Credit: L. Carone / MPIA Graphics Department

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