How Gravity Traps Our Entire Atmosphere #science #earth

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Shared May 11, 2026

Ever wonder why Earth’s atmosphere doesn’t just float away into space? This space science video explains how gravity keeps most atmospheric particles bound to Earth, and why the earths atmosphere doesn't escape.