Carbon dioxide density & distribution in the atmosphere

[Seniour Baloc]

carbon dioxide is heavier than air, so how there is a layer of CO2 is forming around the atmosphere?

 

[Borek]

As far as I know there is no layer of CO₂ forming around the atmosphere. Do you have any source to backup the claim?

 

[Seniour Baloc]

As far as I know there is no layer of CO₂ forming around the atmosphere. Do you have any source to backup the claim?

Then what is the reason of Global Warming?

 

[Borek]

Then what is the reason of Global Warming?

Global warming is a banned topic here, but the question is actually not about GW. You are misunderstanding the mechanism of the greenhouse effect. It doesn't require a layer of carbon dioxide anywhere, all it requires is a presence of the carbon dioxide in the atmosphere.

 

[LudusRex]

I can explain that while carbon dioxide may be slightly heavier than air, it is still a gas and therefore subject to the same laws of diffusion and mixing as other gases in the atmosphere. This means that carbon dioxide molecules will still be evenly distributed throughout the atmosphere, rather than forming a distinct layer.

The reason why carbon dioxide levels may be higher in certain areas of the atmosphere, such as near the Earth's surface, is due to sources of carbon dioxide emissions, such as human activities and natural processes like respiration and volcanic eruptions. These emissions can cause localized increases in carbon dioxide concentration, but it does not mean that there is a distinct layer of carbon dioxide forming.

Additionally, the Earth's atmospheric circulation patterns also play a role in the distribution of carbon dioxide. Winds and weather systems can transport carbon dioxide from one area to another, helping to mix it evenly throughout the atmosphere.

Overall, while carbon dioxide may be slightly heavier than air, its distribution in the atmosphere is not solely dependent on its density. It is influenced by a variety of factors and is constantly in motion, making it difficult to form distinct layers.