Commentary
Note on Misconceptions about the Ozone Layer
Author(s): Kishore NS*
The ozone layer thins at the poles due to Earth's atmospheric dynamics and solar radiation, not magnetic fields. Earth's rotation causes gases to concentrate at the equator, thickening the ozone layer there. At the poles, slower rotation results in higher radiation levels, leading to the thinning of the ozone layer and the occurrence of auroras. .. Read More»