UARS maps for February 15, 1993 showing a source gas (CFC-12), a reservoir gas (CIONO2), a radical (CIO), and ozone (O3). The source gas is depleted where the radical and reservoir gases are more abundant. Sustained high levels of CIO will lead to ozone loss. White area indicates no data.
Source Gas CFC-12 |
Reservoir Gas CIONO2 |
Radical CIO |
Ozone Destruction O3 |
Last modified: March 08, 2017