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Plural
mesospheres
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the atmospheric layer above the stratosphere, where temperatures decrease with altitude and it extends up to the mesopause
- The mesosphere is the layer where meteorites burn up upon entering the Earth's atmosphere.
- Temperatures in the mesosphere decrease with altitude, reaching some of the coldest levels in the Earth's atmosphere.
- The boundary between the mesosphere and the thermosphere is known as the mesopause.
- The mesosphere is characterized by a lack of water vapor, making it challenging for clouds to form in this layer.
- The Northern and Southern Lights, or auroras, are often visible in the mesosphere near the poles.