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Episode 89: The Atmosphere
Episode 89

Episode 89: The Atmosphere

The Science of Everything Podcast

November 23, 201749m 19s

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Show Notes

An overview of the composition and layers of the Earth's atmosphere, including a discussion of the exosphere, thermosphere, mesosphere, stratosphere, and troposphere. I also discuss the ozone layer and ozone depletion, the Karman line which marks the boundary of space, and the ionosphere. Recommended pre-listening is Episode 42: Gases and Gas Laws.