Understanding the Troposphere
The troposphere, the lowest layer of Earth's atmosphere, extends from sea level to about 12 km, varying by location. It contains 80% of the atmosphere's mass and is responsible for most weather phenomena, including clouds and convection cells. Energy transfer from the Earth's surface leads to a decrease in temperature with altitude, until the tropopause marks a shift in temperature dynamics. Most conventional aviation occurs within this layer, highlighting its significance in our daily weather experiences.In this clip
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Episode 89: The Atmosphere
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