Thermosphere

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-011992",
  "term": "Thermosphere",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "The outermost layer of the Earth's atmosphere, located above the mesosphere, extending from approximately 80 kilometers to about 600 kilometers in altitude. It is characterized by a continuous increase in temperature with altitude due to the absorption of high-energy solar radiation by sparse atmospheric gases. Despite high temperatures, the low density of gas means it would feel cold.",
  "subject": "Chemistry and the Environment",
  "see_also": [
    "mesosphere"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 1990, 62, 2167. 'Glossary of atmospheric chemistry terms (Recommendations 1990)' on page 2217 (https://doi.org/10.1351/pac199062112167)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/thermosphere/"
}