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The stratosphere begins about 10 kilometers (6 miles) above the Earth, or at an altitude of about 33,000 feet. Commercial aircraft travel in the lower stratosphere, where the air is thinner and aerodynamic drag is lower. Towering cumulonimbus clouds can reach into the stratosphere from the troposphere, and rarely high cirrus clouds (including condensation trails from aircraft). The stratosphere extends to about 50 kilometers (31 miles) above the surface.
The stratosphere is closer at the polar latitudes, with the lower limit being about 8 kilometers (5 miles).
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How high does the atmosphere go above the Earth's surface?
The atmosphere extends about 600 kilometers (373 miles) above the Earth's surface.
How high up is the atmosphere in relation to Earth's surface?
The atmosphere extends about 62 miles (100 kilometers) above Earth's surface.
A layer of special oxygen molecules high above the earth is called what?
The layer of special oxygen molecules high above the earth is called the ozone layer. It plays a crucial role in absorbing most of the sun's harmful ultraviolet radiation, thus protecting life on Earth.
Can you see the curvature of the Earth from a plane?
Yes, you can see the curvature of the Earth from a plane when flying at a high altitude, typically above 35,000 feet.
How far is the strotoshere above Earth's surface?
The stratosphere begins approximately 10 kilometers (6.2 miles) above Earth's surface and extends up to around 50 kilometers (31 miles) high.
What is the temperature of the lower stratoshpere?
About -40 degrees
How high is the HST above the Earth?
The Hubble space telescope orbits between 562 and 567 km above the Earth.
This term refers to a current of air high above the earth?
A jet-stream is a current of air high above the earth. They move eastward at altitudes of about 5 to 9-miles.
How high do airplane fly over the earth?
In cca 13 kilometers above Earth
How high does the atmosphere go above the Earth's surface?
The atmosphere extends about 600 kilometers (373 miles) above the Earth's surface.
When air high above the earth' surface is cooled below the dew point it is likely to form?
When air high above the earth' surface is cooled below the dew point it is likely to form?
When air high above the earth ' surface is cooled below the dew point it is likely to form?
When air high above the earth' surface is cooled below the dew point it is likely to form?
What is the current of air high above the earth called?
Jet stream.
What are the photos called that are taken from high above the earth?
Satellite Images
What are bands of high speed wind high above Earth's surface that can affect weather?
The Jet Stream
What is a current of air high above the earth that is moving eastward?
A jet stream.
What are clouds mostly of ice crystals that form high above earth?
clouds
