Ozone Distribution
Antarctic
Ozone
Hole
q The greatest production of ozone occurs in the tropics, where the solar UV
flux is the highest.
q However, the general circulation in the stratosphere transport ozone-rich air
from the tropical upper stratosphere to mid-to-high latitudes.
q Ozone column depths are highest during springtime at mid-to-high latitudes.
q Ozone column depths are the lowest over the equator.