This three step Flash animation begins by showing how the layers of the atmosphere screen out harmful ultraviolet radiation. The electromagnetic spectrum is displayed and different types of radiation are shown emitted from different portions of the spectrum. The second and third stages show ozone formation and destruction respectively.
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