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The Structure of the Atmosphere: A Journey Through Earth’s Protective Blanket The Earth’s atmosphere, a thin, gaseous envelope surrounding our planet, is a vital component of life as we know it. It provides us with breathable air, shields us from harmful solar radiation, and regulates our climate. Understanding the structure of this complex system is … Read more
An Atmosphere is a layer of gases surrounding a planet or other material body, that is held in place by the gravity of that body. Many of the planets in this Solar System have atmospheres, but none that we know of have an atmosphere quite like ours – one that can support life. The … Read more
Most of the knowledge we have about Earth’s deep interior comes from the fact that seismic waves penetrate the Earth and are recorded on the other side. Earthquake ray paths and arrival times are more complex than illustrated in the animations, because velocity in the Earth does not simply increase with depth. Velocities generally … Read more