Understanding the Heterosphere: Earth's Upper Atmosphere

Posted: 2025-05-03 06:30:32 UTC

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The heterosphere is the layer of Earth's atmosphere above 105 km, characterized by varying concentrations of gases due to diffusive equilibrium. It is dominated by N2 below 200 km, O from 200 to 600 km, and He above 600 km.

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