INGLES

The atmosphere is the layer of gas of a celestial body. Gases are attracted by the gravity of the body, and are kept in it if gravity is sufficient and it is not completely swept away by the solar wind.

The atmosphere makes the Earth a planet suitable for living beings, because among its functions is to take care that people do not receive damage from ultraviolet radiation or control the climate of the planet.

However, not everything is as simple as it sounds. It took thousands of years and changes for them to develop these capabilities. In the following note, learn how the atmosphere is composed and more details of its formation process.

IN WHAT IT BRINGS US

The atmosphere is of vital importance for the life of human beings, because, thanks to the ozone layer, it absorbs a large percentage of ultraviolet solar radiation that is harmful to individuals. It is also a protective layer against meteorites, as it disintegrates them before they hit the Earth's surface.