The Polar Vortex
q The wintertime circulation over
the South Pole is characterized
by a gigantic whirlpool of cold
and dense air, called the polar
vortex.
q The cold and dense cold air in
the middle of the vortex is
subsiding.
q The sinking air carries cloud
particles along with it.
q Remove odd nitrogen from the
stratosphere.
q Very little ozone and odd
nitrogen can be brought into the
south pole.