The troposphere, where humans reside, is the layer nearest to the Earth's surface. Extending from the surface up to approximately 4 to 12 miles, it constitutes the lower atmosphere.

Space Astronomers uncover the topsy-turvy atmosphere of a distant planet The gas giant WASP-121b, also known as Tylos, has an atmospheric structure unlike any we have ever seen, and the fastest ...

The junction between layers of atmosphere is usually not a discreet line, but rather a transition zone where one blends into another. The change may happen over miles.

Climate Change Scientists Suggest Dehydrating a Layer of Earth’s Atmosphere to Fight Global Warming The latest extreme geoengineering scheme involves sucking water out of the stratosphere.