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Lightning strikes produce Ozone, helping to replenish the ozone layer. Lightning does some light atmospheric housekeeping.

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Lightning can split oxygen molecules and form ozone (O₃) in the atmosphere, contributing to local ozone production. It’s a real chemical effect, though it’s not the primary driver of global ozone levels compared with larger atmospheric processes.

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Lightning strikes produce Ozone, helping to replenish the ozone layer. Lightning does some light atmospheric housekeeping. | SmartAss Facts