The ionosphere is the atmospheric layer responsible for reflecting radio waves back to the Earth’s surface. It contains a high concentration of ions and free electrons created by solar radiation. These charged particles act as a mirror for certain radio ...
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Thunder occurs in the troposphere, the lowest and most turbulent layer of the atmosphere. This is the only region containing enough moisture and convective energy to form cumulonimbus clouds, which are the source of lightning and thunder. As electrical charges ...