Stratosphere

Earth’s atmosphere

The stratosphere’s ozone layer absorbs much of the Sun’s harmful ultraviolet radiation. A weather balloon rises above most clouds.

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Troposphere scene with an aircraft flying above a sea of clouds — Googolstars

Stratosphere

12–50 km · Weather balloon · 28 km

The stratosphere’s ozone layer absorbs much of the Sun’s harmful ultraviolet radiation. A weather balloon rises above most clouds.

Clouds of the troposphere NOAA · About the layers