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Atmospheric region

Term · Meteorology and atmospheric science · MLC-T-MET-003684

A broad classification of the Earth's atmosphere based on distinct physical characteristics, often related to altitude. These regions can refer to the major layers like the troposphere or stratosphere, or to specific zones defined by chemical composition or electrical properties. Examples include the ionosphere and the ozonosphere.

Table 1. Record
IdentifierMLC-T-MET-003684
FieldMeteorology and atmospheric science
See alsoIonosphere
Record as JSON
{
  "id": "MLC-T-MET-003684",
  "term": "Atmospheric region",
  "field": "Meteorology and atmospheric science",
  "definition": "A broad classification of the Earth's atmosphere based on distinct physical characteristics, often related to altitude. These regions can refer to the major layers like the troposphere or stratosphere, or to specific zones defined by chemical composition or electrical properties. Examples include the ionosphere and the ozonosphere.",
  "see_also": [
    "ionosphere"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/meteorology/atmospheric-region/"
}

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