Thermosphere

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Term: Thermosphere
Definition:

The region of the upper atmosphere in which temperature increases continuously with height, starting at roughly 100 km. The thermosphere includes the exosphere and most of the ionosphere.

Created 2023.04.16
Last Modified 2023.04.16
Contributed by Ryan McGranaghan
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