The thermosphere is the layer of Earth's atmosphere located above the mesosphere and below the exosphere, characterized by a rapid increase in temperature with altitude. This layer contains a small amount of gas, but the gases present are highly energetic and can reach temperatures of up to 2,500°C or more, primarily due to the absorption of solar radiation. The thermosphere is also where the auroras occur and is crucial for radio communication due to its ionization effects.
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