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Concept: atmospheric structure in the concept vocabulary

Concept URI http://www.eionet.europa.eu/gemet/concept/641
Preferred label atmospheric structure
Definition The gaseous area surrounding the planet is divided into several concentric spherical strata (layers, like shells) separated by narrow transition zones. The boundaries are know as "pause". More than 99% of the total atmospheric mass is concentrated in the first 40 km from the Earth's surface. Atmospheric layers are characterized by differences in chemical composition that produce variations in temperature.
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Status Valid
Status Modified 2013-12-05
Accepted Date 2013-12-05
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