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Meteorology Notes: Composition of Atmosphere and Ozone Depletion - Prof. Alan Borho, Study notes of Meteorology

These meteorology notes from january 14, 2011, cover the composition of the earth's atmosphere, focusing on permanent gases such as nitrogen and the role of evaporation and condensation. The document also discusses the record-breaking temperatures in alaska and the impact on its glaciers, as well as the presence and depletion of ozone by chlorofluorocarbons (cfcs).

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Meterology notes for 1/14/11
Composition of Atmosphere
Permanent Gases
Nitrogen =78% of atmosphere
Evaporation (liquid to water vapor)
Condensation (water vapor to liquid)
2003 was the hottest year on record in Alaska
98% of Alaska’s glaciers are retreating or stagnant
97% of O3 (ozone) is found in the upper atmosphere
Chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs)
Very small concentration by volume (0.00000002%) or 0.0002 ppm
Depletes ozone.

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Meterology notes for 1/14/ Composition of Atmosphere Permanent Gases  Nitrogen =78% of atmosphere Evaporation (liquid to water vapor) Condensation (water vapor to liquid) 2003 was the hottest year on record in Alaska 98% of Alaska’s glaciers are retreating or stagnant 97% of O3 (ozone) is found in the upper atmosphere Chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) Very small concentration by volume (0.00000002%) or 0.0002 ppm Depletes ozone.