ParanoiA Posted September 1, 2007 Share Posted September 1, 2007 Wasn't sure where to put this one... Was wondering what determines the distance of our atmosphere relative to the earth. I mean, why isn't the atmosphere a little tighter, clouds hovering mere hundreds of feet overhead rather than thousands? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
insane_alien Posted September 1, 2007 Share Posted September 1, 2007 well the distance of out atmosphere is roughly 0-100km. its as close to the grounds as you can get. you seem to be talking about the cloud layers though. that all depends on temperatures, water content and hot/cold air boundaries. sometimes you get clouds at zero feet(fog) sometimes you get them at thousands (cirrus type) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ParanoiA Posted September 2, 2007 Author Share Posted September 2, 2007 Well, what I'm getting at is what's the characteristics we can derive from an earth with such low lying cloud layers, if that were the case? Wouldn't that suggest differences in habitat, planet surface and so forth? I just don't understand all the variables involved. I mean, why not cirrus type just a few hundred feet up? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Klaynos Posted September 2, 2007 Share Posted September 2, 2007 Because of pressure, and temperature. Cirrus clouds require a set pressure and temperature to form. The extent of the atmosphere and strength of the earths gravity are big factors in the pressure... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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