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The ozone layer absorbs most of the Sun's harmful ultraviolet-B radiation before it reaches Earth's surface.

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9 sources for · 1 against

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Is it true that the ozone layer absorbs most of the Sun's harmful ultraviolet-B radiation before it reaches Earth's surface?

Yes. The US EPA states the ozone layer protects Earth against most UVB from the sun, and Wikipedia describes it as very effective at screening out UV-B. Several other sources say ozone absorbs most harmful UV radiation, though without specifying the UV-B band.

Verdict: SUPPORTED · 9 sources for, 1 against · Last checked

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Evidence for · 9
Ozone layer
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Ozone layer. (n.d.). en.wikipedia.org. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ozone_layer

Evidence against · 1
Solar ultraviolet-induced DNA damage response: Melanocytes story in transformation to environmental melanomagenesis.
2020
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Sarkar, S. & Gaddameedhi, S. (2020). Solar ultraviolet-induced DNA damage response: Melanocytes story in transformation to environmental melanomagenesis.. doi.org. https://doi.org/10.1002/em.22370

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Literature review for ODS (Ozone Depleting Substances) measurements methods and data
2015
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Literature review for ODS (Ozone Depleting Substances) measurements methods and data. (2015). doi.org. https://doi.org/10.2788/02099

Environment and health: 3. Ozone depletion and ultraviolet radiation -
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Environment and health: 3. Ozone depletion and ultraviolet radiation - PMC Lock. (n.d.). pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov. https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC80511/

Harmful UV radiation may increase after volcanic eruptions
1993
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Harmful UV radiation may increase after volcanic eruptions. (1993). doi.org. https://doi.org/10.1029/93eo00225

Stratospheric ozone depletion.
2006
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Rowland, F. S. (2006). Stratospheric ozone depletion.. doi.org. https://doi.org/10.1098/rstb.2005.1783

Ultraviolet B radiation was increased at ground level in Scotland during a period of ozone depletion
1997
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Ultraviolet B radiation was increased at ground level in Scotland during a period of ozone depletion. (1997). doi.org. https://doi.org/10.1046/j.1365-2133.1997.17751862.x

Stratospheric-ozone depletion
2004
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Stratospheric-ozone depletion. (2004). doi.org. https://doi.org/10.1017/cbo9780511840647.009

Basic Ozone Layer Science | US EPALockPrimary navigationOpen Sidenav MenuClose Sidenav Menuexpand or collapse the child menuexpand or collapse the child menu
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Basic Ozone Layer Science | US EPALockPrimary navigationOpen Sidenav MenuClose Sidenav Menuexpand or collapse the child menuexpand or collapse the child menu. (n.d.). epa.gov. https://www.epa.gov/ozone-layer-protection/basic-ozone-layer-science

Cyanobacteria Under UV Radiation: General Insights into Stress Responses.
2025
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Z, M. & I, Ś. (2025). Cyanobacteria Under UV Radiation: General Insights into Stress Responses.. doi.org. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijms262210926

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