Scientists analyzing satellite data report that the ozone hole over Antarctica expands sharply in early September. One report says the area increases during the first half of the month, reaching about 9.6 million square miles (25 million square kilometers) by 12 September.
The outlet frames the change as an ongoing development, stating that the opening is expected to grow further. While the provided sources focus on the timing and size of the expansion in September, they do not include additional context on causes, trends over multiple years, or specific projections beyond the claim that it will get bigger.
