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2024-12-24 19:59:47 UTC - HELPFUL
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Earth’s gravity holds the atmosphere in place, creating pressure gradients—no “dome” is needed. As altitude increases, air becomes less dense, transitioning to near-vacuum in space. Gravity alone maintains our atmospheric pressure; a container isn’t required. Details: https://www.spacecentre.nz/resources/faq/solar-system/earth/atmosphere-escape.html Grad: https://www.noaa.gov/jetstream/upper-air-charts/verses
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