NASA | Scientists Link Faraway Fires To High Ozone Levels In Pacific

The video discusses a study on high ozone levels in the western Pacific, traced back to fires in Africa and Southeast Asia. Using data from a 2014 field campaign in Guam, scientists found that chemicals from these fires, transported by winds, contributed to elevated ozone levels. The study highlights the global impact of regional fires on atmospheric chemistry.

What were the sources of the chemicals linked to high ozone levels in the Pacific?

Why is the study of ozone levels in the Pacific significant in understanding global processes?