ESOcast78 excerpt: Creating Ozone
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Channel: European Southern Observatory (ESO) · 2015 · Science & Technology
The Sun is constantly showering the Earth's atmosphere with ultraviolet light, which destroys oxygen and nitrogen molecules during the daytime. This triggers a chain of complex chemical reactions, resulting in the creation of new molecules such as ozone. This process is shown in this animated video clip from ESOcast 78. More information and download options: http://www.eso.org/public/videos/esocast78b/ Credit: ESO/L. Calçada
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