Read Time: 3 minutes Views: 4,548 Ozone depletion refers to the gradual thinning of Earth’s ozone layer in the upper atmosphere. The primary reason for the ozone layer depletion is the release of chemical compounds that contain gaseous chlorine or bromine from various industries and other human activities. The thinning of the layer is most prominent in the Polar … Continue reading Ozone Layer Depletion: Cause, Impact and Solution