Astronomy Picture of the Day · October 22, 2002

A Small Double Ozone Hole in 2002

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for October 22, 2002 is “A Small Double Ozone Hole in 2002,” an image. It is credited to Credit: SVS , TOMS , NASA. The original explanation runs about 121 words.

From the explanation

“As expected, the ozone hole near Earth’s South Pole is back again this year. This time, however, it’s smaller than the past two years, and has an unusual double lobe structure.”

— APOD editors, October 22, 2002

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At a glance

Date: October 22, 2002
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: SVS , TOMS , NASA
Copyright: No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 121 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, October 22, 2002 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2002-october-22-a-small-double-ozone-hole-in-2002

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