The Earth's atmosphere extends roughly 10,000 kilometers (about 6,200 miles) above the surface, but most of its mass is concentrated within the first 50 kilometers (31 miles). The atmosphere is divided into layers, including the troposphere, stratosphere, mesosphere, thermosphere, and exosphere, each with distinct characteristics. The troposphere, where weather occurs, extends up to about 8 to 15 kilometers (5 to 9 miles) high, depending on latitude and weather conditions. Beyond this, the atmosphere gradually thins out into space.
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