When energy in the form of light waves travels through the atoms and molecules of the air they hardly react with each other. Most of the light waves pass almost unaltered right down through the atmosphere till they either bounce off water droplets in clouds or hit the oceans and lands. Junk Joules is jubliant. I foresee an exchange of heated views.

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Chapter Six - Land of the Lost Trace Gases -Fireworks Fantastic on High

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