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Ozone layer

Diagram illustrating the ozone-oxygen cycle

The ozone layer is found within the lower part of the stratosphere. Although the actual concentration of ozone is very small, it plays a critical role in absorbing ultraviolet radiation, known as UV-C, that enters the atmosphere from the Sun.

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