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'Double Record Breaker'
2006 Antarctic Ozone Hole seen by MLS
Prolonged low temperatures in September 2006 increased by the longevity of 'active chlorine', leading to a record area and depth of the ozone hole.
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Continuous measurement of HCl in stratosphere
The continuous measurement of HCl in the stratosphere shows the rapid recovery of this major chlorine reservoir after polar ozone loss, and continues the long-term measurements from UARS HALOE. Monitoring HCl tells us about ozone loss processes and the recovery of the ozone layer.
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Destruction of Arctic Ozone this Winter
An unprecedended suite of simultaneous measurements by MLS allows more accurate quantification of ozone destruction in the 2004-2005 Arctic winter.
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MLS HCI - Observations of Antarctic Polar Vortex Breakup
Maps of MLS HCI in the lower stratosphere (520 K, 20km) detailing the springtime breakup of the 2004 Antarctic vortex.
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Solar Proton Flare Affects Mesospheric OH and Ozone
Aura MLS has provided first observation of this connection
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