Glossary term
mesosphere
Definition
A layer in the atmosphere between 50–80 km above the Earth’s surface. Meso is Greek for middle – the mesosphere is the middle atmosphere. The temperature gradually falls from 0 °C to -90 °C.
A layer in the atmosphere between 50–80 km above the Earth’s surface. Meso is Greek for middle – the mesosphere is the middle atmosphere. The temperature gradually falls from 0 °C to -90 °C.