March 2006 at Lerwick

Lerwick recorded low ozone (>2 s.d. below the Lerwick long term monthly mean) on the 18th and 19th March with values of 244 and 246 respectively. The interpolated lower limits are 267 and 268 respectively. This mini-hole originated west of Greenland and then intensified travelling eastwards. Two independent satellites confirm local dynamic ozone depletion.

OMI Total Ozone for Mar 18, 2006 OMI Total Ozone for Mar 19, 2006

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Lerwick recorded low ozone (>2 s.d. below the Lerwick long term monthly mean) on the 18th and 19th March with values of 244 and 246 respectively. The interpolated lower limits are 267 and 268 respectively. This mini-hole originated west of Greenland and then intensified travelling eastwards. Two independent satellites confirm local dynamic ozone depletion.

OMI Total Ozone for Mar 18, 2006 OMI Total Ozone for Mar 19, 2006