What is an ozone hole?

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Ozone hole:
The concentration of ozone in the ozonosphere has fallen down.
This is also called ozone hole because the high radiation ultraviolet (UV) rays will be in a position to pass through the ozone layer and will have a direct access to our planet.
It can lead to serious health hazards.

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