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Layers of the atmosphere
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Earth's atmosphere is layered, each layer with distinct properties.
| Layer | Altitude | Notable |
|---|---|---|
| Troposphere | 0-12 km | Weather lives here |
| Stratosphere | 12-50 km | Ozone layer; jet aircraft |
| Mesosphere | 50-85 km | Meteors burn up here |
| Thermosphere | 85-600 km | Auroras; ISS orbit |
| Exosphere | 600+ km | Fades into space |