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Ozone is an important gas in the atmosphere since, although it is only present in tiny quantities, it plays a vital role in protecting mankind from the harmful effects of solar radiation and a dominant part in determining the temperature structure of the atmosphere.
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Rosier, S.M., Shine, K.P., Tourpali, K. (2000). An ‘Intermediate’ General Circulation Model for Ozone Change Studies. In: Zerefos, C.S., Isaksen, I.S.A., Ziomas, I. (eds) Chemistry and Radiation Changes in the Ozone Layer. NATO Science Series, vol 557. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-011-4353-0_31
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