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Arctic Vortex

Arctic Vortex - During winter, stratospheric winds (uppermost atmosphere) tend to form a vortex around the North Pole. These polar clouds lead to chemical reactions that affect the chemical form of chlorine in the stratosphere. In certain chemical forms, chlorine can deplete the ozone layer.

This is the standard definition version of the Arctic Vortex animation MPEG.    This is the standard definition version of the Arctic Vortex animation MPEG.
Duration: 23.0 seconds
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Animation Number:10005
Completed:2000-04-20
Animator:Susan Twardy (HTSI) (Lead)
Scientist:Paul Newman (NASA/GSFC)
Writer:Michael Starobin (HTSI)
Goddard TV Tape:G2000-035
Keywords:
SVS >> Arctic Jetstream
SVS >> Atmosphere
SVS >> Byrne
SVS >> Earth Science
SVS >> Gonnelli
SVS >> Ozone
SVS >> Stratospheric Clouds
SVS >> Stratospheric Winds
 
 
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NASA/Goddard Space Flight Center Conceptual Image Lab


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