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Wind
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Wind is the natural movement of air or other gases relative to a planet's surface. Winds occur on a range of scales, from thunderstorm flows lasting tens of minutes, to local breezes generated by heat
Cup-type anemometer on a remote meteorological station
Cup-type anemometer on a remote meteorological station
Winds are part of Earth's atmospheric circulation
Winds are part of Earth's atmospheric circulation
RAF Exeter airfield on 20 May 1944, showing the layout of the runways that allow aircraft to take off and land into the wind
RAF Exeter airfield on 20 May 1944, showing the layout of the runways that allow aircraft to take off and land into the wind
This wind turbine generates electricity from wind power.
This wind turbine generates electricity from wind power.
Atmosphere of Earth
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The atmosphere of Earth consists of a layer of mixed gas that is retained by gravity, surrounding the Earth's surface. It contains variable quantities of suspended aerosols and particulates that creat
Wind
…Wind is the natural movement of air or other gases relative to a planet's surface. Winds occur on a range of scales, from thunderstorm flows lasting tens of minutes, to local breezes…
Earth's atmosphere from space, showing a blue layer at the stratosphere, above the clouds of the troposphere. The Moon is visible as a crescent in the
Earth's atmosphere from space, showing a blue layer at the stratosphere, above the clouds of the troposphere. The Moon is visible as a crescent in the background.
Afterglow of the troposphere (orange), the stratosphere (blue) and the mesosphere (dark) at which atmospheric entry begins, leaving smoke trails, such
Afterglow of the troposphere (orange), the stratosphere (blue) and the mesosphere (dark) at which atmospheric entry begins, leaving smoke trails, such as in this case of a spacecraft reentry
In 1960, Joseph Kittinger set a record by parachuting from a gondola at 31.3 km (19.4 mi)
In 1960, Joseph Kittinger set a record by parachuting from a gondola at 31.3 km (19.4 mi)
Earth from orbit, showing sunlight filtered into a reddish hue by the troposphere, while casting shadows from different cloud types. The stratosphere
Earth from orbit, showing sunlight filtered into a reddish hue by the troposphere, while casting shadows from different cloud types. The stratosphere forms a thin band of blue scattered sunlight along the horizon.