Mauna Loa observatory

News:Scientists at Mauna Loa observatory are observing the impact of Covid-19 on the Carbon Dioxide(CO2) emissions.

Facts:

  • Mauna Loa Observatory(MLO) is located in Hawaii,USA.
  • It is part of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA).
  • Aim:To measure the elements in the atmosphere that contribute to climate change on Earth.

Additional Facts:

  • Keeling Curve:It is a graph that shows the ongoing change in the concentration of carbon dioxide in the Earth’s atmosphere based on continuous measurements taken at the Mauna Loa Observatory.