Ozone hole static, say scientists

  • 20/10/2002

  • Statesman (New Delhi)

The Ozone hole over Antarctica is not shrinking as recenlty reported in the Press, but not growing either, tests by Indian scientists in the area show. Besides, Ozone concentrations in the area are marginally higher. "From the data collected at Maitri, we have found that the size of the Antarctic Ozone-hole has peaked. The size had remained the same and will continue to do so for some years.