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  1. Lower mantle - Wikipedia

    The lower mantle, historically also called the mesosphere, occupies about 56% of the total volume of Earth, and is the region from 660 to 2,890 km (410 to 1,800 mi) below Earth's surface; between the …

  2. Layers of the Earth - Science Notes and Projects

    Aug 1, 2023 · Below the asthenosphere and extending to about 2,900 km is the mesosphere or lower mantle.

  3. The Mesosphere - Center for Science Education

    The mesosphere is a layer of Earth's atmosphere. The mesosphere is directly above the stratosphere and below the thermosphere. It extends from about 50 to 85 km (31 to 53 miles) above our planet. …

  4. Mesosphere | NASA Space Place – NASA Science for Kids

    Jan 20, 2026 · What is the mesosphere? The mesosphere is a layer of Earth’s atmosphere. The mesosphere is located above the stratosphere and below the thermosphere. The mesosphere lies …

  5. The Mesosphere: Earth's Hidden Layer - numberanalytics.com

    Jun 13, 2025 · The mesosphere is a region of the Earth's interior, situated between the crust and the lower mantle, characterized by a unique chemical composition and mineralogy.

  6. Mesosphere - Definition, Characteristics & Importance

    Nov 7, 2025 · The mesosphere is a layer of the Earth's atmosphere that extends from about 50 to 85 kilometers (31 to 53 miles) above the Earth's surface. The mesosphere consists mainly of oxygen, …

  7. Why Is the Mesosphere Important to Earth? - Biology Insights

    Nov 27, 2025 · Discover the vital role of the mesosphere in protecting Earth from debris, regulating global circulation, and indicating atmospheric health.

  8. Mesosphere - Layer of Earth's Atmosphere - Windows to the Universe

    This picture explains about the mesosphere. The mesosphere is a layer of Earth's atmosphere. It starts about 50 km (31 miles) above the ground and goes all the way up to 85 km (53 miles) high. The layer …

  9. Mesosphere, coldest layer of Earth's atmosphere | Royal Belgian ...

    The mesosphere is a layer within the Earth's atmosphere that extends from about 50 kilometres height (above the stratosphere) and about 90 kilometres (below the thermosphere). Like tropospheric …

  10. Mesosphere - Wikipedia

    The mesosphere (/ ˈmɛsəsfɪər, ˈmɛz -, ˈmiːsə -, - zə -/; [1] from Ancient Greek μέσος (mésos) 'middle' and - sphere) is the third layer of the atmosphere, directly above the stratosphere and directly below …