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People often think the hottest part must be closer to Earth, like the troposphere, where we experience weather. But the truth is, the thermosphere’s direct exposure to the Sun’s radiation makes it the hottest. Aurora borealis and aurora australis also occur in the lower thermosphere, caused by charged particles colliding with gases. This adds to its scientific importance, not just its extreme temperature.
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