exosphere

Table of Contents

Introduction References & Edit History Related Topics

Images

atmosphere: vertical structure

Read Next

Earth from space. Full-hemisphere views of the Earth showing Hurricane Linda at its peak approaching Baja California on 1997 September 11.

What Is Earth’s Velocity?

September 11, 2005, ozone thinning over antarctica reached its maximum extent for the year.

Is the Ozone Layer Finally Healing Itself?

Blackboard inscribed with scientific formulas and calculations in physics and mathematics

The World Science Festival’s Pioneers in Science

Solar system illustration. (planets; sun)

Why Are Planets Round?

Lightning over the outskirts of Oradea, Rom., during the thunderstorm of August 17, 2005.

16 Questions About Earth’s Atmsophere and Weather Answered

Discover

Cheetah (Acinonyx jubatus) standing on rock, side view, Masai Mara National Reserve, Kenya

The Fastest Animals on Earth

King Cobra snake in Malaysia. (reptile)

9 of the World’s Deadliest Snakes

Various types of sugar. Organic compound. Glucose. Refined sugar, raw sugar, brown sugar, sugar cubes spoon wood

What’s the Difference Between Cane Sugar and Beet Sugar?

U.S. Supreme Court, 1894: Justices Gray, Jackson, Field, Shiras, Harlan, Brewer, White and Chief Justice Fuller.

Why Are There Nine Justices on the U.S. Supreme Court?

Amendments 1-10 to the Constitution of the United States constitute what is known as the Bill of Rights on an American flag.

What Is the Emoluments Clause?

The Battle of New Orleans, by E. Percy Moran, c. 1910. Andrew Jackson, War of 1812.

26 Decade-Defining Events in U.S. History

NBA Lakers Celtics Finals Kevin Garnett shooting.

10 Great Sports Rivalries

exosphere: Related Content

Written and fact-checked by The Information Architects of Encyclopaedia Britannica

Photos

atmosphere: vertical structure

See All Images →

Topics

atmosphere ionosphere and magnetosphere ozone layer mesosphere stratosphere troposphere thermosphere Kármán line aurora airglow chemical equator