Open AccessNon-uniform dissipation of the Antarctic ozone hole
Author(s) -
R. P. Kane
Publication year - 1994
Publication title -
mausam
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.243
H-Index - 12
ISSN - 0252-9416
DOI - 10.54302/mausam.v45i1.1870
Subject(s) - north pole , vortex , physics , dissipation , geology , meteorology , atmospheric sciences , climatology , geography , physical geography , thermodynamics
The evolution o f the Antarct ic ozone hole is illustrated fo r 1985·1989 and 1990 springs.A detailed study for 1986.19 89 and 1990 events indicates that the evolution. which occurs in ea rly October . isfairly unifo rm over the South Pole. Hence the fluctuations observed at Syowa, McMurdo and Palmer duringthis period arc mostly due to the vortex \''3.11 passing in and out over these periferial loca t ions. However, later inNovember when the hole is dissipating, the vortex may shift from the South Pole in any direction and may alsocome back or intensify on Sou th Pole before finally disappearing. At South Pole. the recovery started by Octoberend in 19S5. 19R6 and 1988 but later in 19R7 (November end), 1989 {November beginning) and 1990 (Novemberend •.