
Mesosphere - Wikipedia
The mesosphere (/ ˈmɛsəsfɪər, ˈmɛz -, ˈmiːsə -, - zə -/; [1] from Ancient Greek μέσος (mésos) 'middle' and - sphere) is the third layer of the atmosphere, directly above the stratosphere and …
The Mesosphere - Center for Science Education
The mesosphere is a layer of Earth's atmosphere. The mesosphere is directly above the stratosphere and below the thermosphere. It extends from about 50 to 85 km (31 to 53 miles) …
Mesosphere | Atmospheric Dynamics, Temperature, Pressure
Mesosphere, region of the upper atmosphere between about 50 and 80 km (30 and 50 miles) above the surface of the Earth. The base of the mesosphere is defined as the temperature …
Mesosphere, coldest layer of Earth's atmosphere | Royal Belgian ...
The mesosphere is a layer within the Earth's atmosphere that extends from about 50 kilometres height (above the stratosphere) and about 90 kilometres (below the thermosphere). Like …
Mesosphere - Definition, Characteristics & Importance
Nov 7, 2025 · The mesosphere is a layer of the Earth's atmosphere that extends from about 50 to 85 kilometers (31 to 53 miles) above the Earth's surface. The mesosphere consists mainly of …
Mesosphere | NASA Space Place – NASA Science for Kids
Sep 25, 2025 · The mesosphere lies between the thermosphere and the stratosphere. “Meso” means middle, and this is the highest layer of the atmosphere in which the gases are all mixed …
Mesosphere - an overview | ScienceDirect Topics
The mesosphere is the third highest layer of atmosphere and occupies the region above the stratosphere and below the thermosphere. This layer extends from the stratopause at an …
Mesosphere
It is the layer of the Earth's atmosphere that is located directly above the stratosphere and directly below the thermosphere. The mesosphere extends from about 50 km to 80-90 km altitude …
What Is Special About the Mesosphere? - Biology Insights
Nov 28, 2025 · The mesosphere is a distinct layer of Earth’s atmosphere, situated directly above the stratosphere and immediately beneath the thermosphere. It begins at an altitude of …
Mesosphere Definition - Intro to Environmental Science Key Term …
The mesosphere is the third layer of Earth's atmosphere, located above the stratosphere and below the thermosphere, extending from about 50 to 85 kilometers above sea level. This layer …