Troposphere Collection

Space Shuttle Endeavour over Earth, c2010. Creator: NASA
Space Shuttle Endeavour over Earth, c2010. Though astronauts and cosmonauts often encounter striking scenes of Earths limb, this very unique image, part of a series over Earths colorful horizon

air, colour, earth, exosphere, layer, mesosphere, nobody, plain background, star, thermosphere, troposphere, Dorling Kindersley Prints, 909919336

Low altitude billowing cumulus clouds with dark foreground with trees silhouetted on horizon Northern Spain
MAB-268 Low altitude billowing cumulus clouds with dark foreground with trees silhouetted on horizon Northern Spain Mark Boulton Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Illustration of the Earth with surrounding troposphere

A sunset over the Aleutian Islands, with noctilucent clouds
August 4, 2013 - A sunset over the Aleutian Islands, with noctilucent clouds. The weather layer, or troposphere, is most distinct in this image as a thin orange line along the left horizon

A DC-8 aircraft casts its shadow over the Bering Sea
April 12, 2008 - A DC-8 aircraft casts its shadow over the Bering Sea, as it flies 350 feet over the seas icy surface, manifested by thick aerosol layers called arctic haze

This image shows the limb of the Earth at the bottom transitioning into the orange-colored troposphere, the lowest and most dense portion of the Earths atmosphere

A diagram illustrating the parts of Earths atmosphere

Earths atmosphere, artwork
Earths atmosphere. Computer artwork showing the different levels of the Earths atmosphere. From top to bottom these are: exosphere (600km), thermosphere (80km), mesosphere (50km), ozone layer

Thunderstorms, space shuttle image C016 / 3867
Thunderstorms. Space shuttle image of multiple thunderstorm cells (lower frame and at upper right) in Earths atmosphere. This view is from the space shuttle Discovery

Earths atmosphere, diagram
Earths atmosphere. Block diagram showing altitude in kilometres (km) and phenomena observed in Earths atmosphere. This profile ranges from ground level (at the Ganges Plain and Tibetan Plateau)

European nitrogen dioxide emissions, 2008 C016 / 3063
European nitrogen dioxide emissions, 2008. Map of Europe showing average annual tropospheric nitrogen dioxide (NO2) measurements as recorded by the Ozone Monitoring Instrument (OMI)

Global map of tropospheric temperature anomalies
Global atmospheric temperature anomalies. Colour- coded map of the World, showing the distribution of temperature anomalies in the troposphere in February 1984

Earths atmosphere. Computer artwork of the Earth with half of its atmosphere removed. The atmosphere is a layer of gases surrounding the planet

Noctilucent clouds, seen from the International Space Station (ISS). These clouds (white streaks across centre) are very thin and form high above the Earth at heights of 75-90 kilometres

Carbon dioxide levels, Atlantic, 2003
Atmospheric carbon dioxide levels centred on the Atlantic Ocean, satellite data. Carbon dioxide (CO2) is a greenhouse gas that contributes to global warming

The Earths atmosphere at sunrise seen from orbit
Earths atmosphere. Sunrise over the Pacific Ocean, seen from a space shuttle in orbit (mission STS-69). The black area in the lower frame is the Earth in darkness

Earths atmosphere and solar radiation. Computer artwork of the effect of the Earths atmosphere on solar radiation. Shown here are the three lowest levels (blue rectangles) of the Earths atmosphere

Space shuttle over Earths horizon. Photograph of the space shuttle Endeavour taken by astronauts on board the International Space Station

Pacific Ocean from space, ISS image. This image was taken from the International Space Station (ISS) as it orbited some 378 kilometres above the Earth

Low altitude billowing cumulus clouds on horizon looming above dark foreground Northern Spain
MAB-269 Low altitude billowing cumulus clouds on horizon looming above dark foreground Northern Spain Mark Boulton Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

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The troposphere, the lowest layer of Earth's atmosphere, is a captivating realm where air and color blend harmoniously. As the Space Shuttle Endeavour gracefully glides over our planet in this mesmerizing image captured by NASA around 2010, we are reminded of the vastness and beauty that lies beneath. The troposphere envelopes our Earth like a protective blanket, stretching from its surface to approximately 10 kilometers high. In this layer, billowing cumulus clouds dance against a plain background while trees silhouette on the horizon in Northern Spain. Illustrated depictions showcase how atmospheric movements within the troposphere shape our weather patterns as arrows guide us through its dynamic nature. Witnessing a sunset over the Aleutian Islands reveals another enchanting aspect of this atmospheric domain; noctilucent clouds delicately adorn the sky as day transitions into night. Even an aircraft casting its shadow over the Bering Sea serves as a reminder of humanity's presence within this ethereal expanse. At times, when gazing at Earth's limb transitioning into an orange-colored hue, we can't help but marvel at how seamlessly it blends with space beyond. Understanding Earth's atmosphere becomes clearer through informative diagrams illustrating its different layers and components. Thunderstorms unleash their power within this very realm while astronauts aboard space shuttles capture awe-inspiring images such as C016/3867 that depict these powerful phenomena from above. Intricate artwork showcases not only Earth's atmosphere but also highlights its significance in sustaining life on our precious planet. The troposphere acts as a shield against harmful radiation and provides us with breathable air essential for survival. As we delve deeper into exploring and comprehending our world, let us never forget to appreciate the wonders that lie just above us – in that magnificent layer known as the troposphere – where stars twinkle amidst swirling currents of air and vibrant colors paint an ever-changing canvas overhead.