Antarctic Ozone Hole 2026: Size, Causes, and Recovery Trends #1252291 (License: Personal Use)

The image displays a polar projection of total column ozone concentrations over Antarctica, captured during the Southern Hemisphere’s spring. Dark purple and blue regions represent critically low ozone levels (<220 Dobson Units), forming the well-known “ozone hole,” while green and yellow indicate higher, healthier concentrations. Thin black lines denote latitude/longitude gridlines for geographic reference.

Used in climate science articles, environmental reports, and educational content about stratospheric ozone depletion; targets users seeking current atmospheric data, policy impacts (e.g., Montreal Protocol), or climate change education.