what is the second layer of the atmosphere and contains the ozone layer
The International Space Station orbits Earth in this layer. mesopauseâthe boundary between the mesosphere and the thermosphere; the coldest place on Earth. mesosphereâthe layer in which most meteors burn up after entering Earthâs atmosphere and before reaching Earthâs surface. stratopauseâthe boundary between the mesophere and the stratosphere. stratosphereâcontains the ozone layer; the layer where volcanic gases can affect the climate. tropopauseâthe boundary between the stratosphere and troposphere. troposphereâthe layer closest to Earthâs surface in which all weather occurs.
Most of the remaining ozone occurs in the troposphere, the layer of the atmosphere that extends from Earthâs surface up to the stratosphere. Near-surface ozone often results from interactions between certain pollutants (such as nitrogen oxides and volatile organic compounds), strong sunlight, and hot weather.