# NASA reveals Earth's ozone hole has grown to a size not seen in a decade > HelixNews · Web page: https://helixnews.one/story/949886 · All pages for agents: https://helixnews.one/llms.txt 1 outlet covering · First listed: ScienceDaily, Nov 11, 2026, 6:32 AM · Read it: The Antarctic ozone hole expanded to its seventh-largest size on record in 2026, driven by unusual weather conditions that pushed it close to its historic maximum. Scientists say international restrictions on ozone-destroying chemicals prevented even greater damage, and Earth's protective ozone layer is still recovering. ## Who's covering it In the order they published: - Nov 11, 2026, 6:32 AM: [NASA reveals Earth's ozone hole has grown to a size not seen in a decade]() — ScienceDaily (Science news, United States) The Antarctic ozone hole expanded to its seventh-largest size on record in 2026, driven by unusual weather conditions that pushed it close to its historic maximum. Scientists say international restrictions on ozone-destroying chemicals prevented even greater damage, and Earth's protective ozone layer is still recovering.