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- Stratosphere - Wikipedia
The stratosphere is a region of intense interactions among radiative, dynamical, and chemical processes, in which the horizontal mixing of gaseous components proceeds much more rapidly than does vertical mixing
- Stratosphere | Ozone Layer, Temperature Winds | Britannica
Stratosphere, layer of Earth’s atmosphere lying between the troposphere and the mesosphere The lower portion of the stratosphere is nearly isothermal (a layer of constant temperature), whereas temperatures in its upper levels increase with altitude
- Layers of the Atmosphere - National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
The stratosphere extends from 4 -12 miles (6-20 km) above the Earth's surface to around 31 miles (50 km) This layer holds 19 percent of the atmosphere's gases but very little water vapor
- What Is the Stratosphere? - Earth How
The stratosphere is the second layer of Earth’s atmosphere, located above the troposphere and below the mesosphere It starts about 12 to 15 km (6 to 9 miles) above Earth’s surface and goes up to about 50 km (31 miles) and contains the ozone layer
- What is the Stratosphere? - Characteristics and Importance
The stratosphere is a layer of the Earth's atmosphere, but it is neither the farthest away from nor the closest to the Earth's surface It is located between other atmospheric layers known as the troposphere and the mesosphere It extends approximately 6 to 31 miles (10 to 50 km) above sea level
- 10 Facts About The Stratosphere - Online Field Guide
The stratosphere is the second layer of Earth’s atmosphere, characterized by its unique properties and the critical role it plays in climate and weather It’s home to the ozone layer, which protects life on Earth
- Stratosphere | NASA Space Place – NASA Science for Kids
What is the stratosphere? The stratosphere is a layer of Earth’s atmosphere The stratosphere is located above the troposphere and below the mesosphere
- STRATOSPHERE Definition Meaning - Merriam-Webster
The stratosphere (strato- simply means "layer" or "level") lies above the earth's weather and mostly changes very little It contains the ozone layer, which shields us from the sun's ultraviolet radiation except where it's been harmed by manmade chemicals
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