Ionosphere

{
  "id": "MLC-T-ENV-014958",
  "term": "Ionosphere",
  "field": "Environment",
  "definition": "1. A complex atmospheric zone of ionized gases that extends between 50 and 400 miles (80 to 640 kilometers) above the earth's surface. It is located between the mesosphere and the exosphere and is included as part of the thermosphere.\n\n2. An electrified region of the upper atmosphere where fairly large concentrations of ions and free electrons exist.",
  "references": [
    "NOAA National Weather Service Glossary",
    "NOAA Climate Program Office Glossary"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/environment/ionosphere/"
}