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Earth's System: The Atmosphere
Stratosphere
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Stratosphere
The stratosphere is the second layer of Earth’s atmosphere, located just above the troposphere. It extends from about 15 kilometers (9 miles) to around 50 kilometers (31 miles) above Earth’s surface. One of the most important features of the stratosphere is the ozone layer, which protects life on Earth by abso...
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The stratosphere is the second layer of Earth’s atmosphere, located just above the troposphere and stretching from about 7 to 31 miles above the surface.
If you have flown on an airplane, you have already visited the stratosphere. Planes fly here because there is l...
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