Atmosphere

Weather affects our work and play. Big disasters cost money and lives. Learn about all the different layers of the atmosphere, climate change, and more.
Atmosphere Category

Magnetosphere

Magnetosphere

A Guide to the Magnetosphere

Earth’s magnetic field gives us a layer out in space called the magnetosphere. If you want to learn everything about magnetosphere, this is the complete guide.

Outside Earth

Troposphere

What Is the Troposphere?

The troposphere is the lowest layer of the atmosphere. It starts at ground level and extends upwards to about 13 km. All weather occurs in the troposphere.

Weather & Climate

Tornadoes

What Are Tornadoes?

Tornadoes are some of the most powerful and destructive forces in nature causing catastrophic damage to homes and killing dozens of people.