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Ozone

"Three molecule oxygen compound (O3) found in two layers of the earth's atmosphere. One layer of beneficial ozone occurs at seven to 18 miles above the surface and shields the earth from ultraviolet light. Ozone also concentrates at the surface as a resu

Source: United States Environmental Protection Agency, Office of Compliance and Assurance

   
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