The second layer of Earth's atmosphere is called the stratosphere, which extends from about 10 to 50 kilometers (6 to 31 miles) above the Earth's surface. Its thickness is approximately 40 kilometers (about 25 miles). The stratosphere contains the ozone layer, which plays a crucial role in absorbing harmful ultraviolet radiation from the sun.
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