Ions in the atmosphere are positively and negatively charged particles (except electrons ) located in the atmosphere . In the upper atmosphere ( mesosphere and thermosphere ), ions arise under the influence of short-wave solar radiation . In the lower layers ( troposphere and stratosphere ), the ionizers of neutral atoms and molecules are mainly radioactive radiation and cosmic rays. As a result of ionization, atmospheric air at an altitude of 100-150 km acquires electrical conductivity approximately 10 12 times greater than at the Earth's surface.
Atmospheric ions affect people's health. A large number of negatively charged ions increase activity, while an increase in positively charged ions can lead to fatigue and headache.
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