Theoretically, will the earth’s atmosphere expand?

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Theoretically, will the earth’s atmosphere expand as the polar ice caps change from a dense form, solid, to a more spacious form, liquid/gas?

2007-03-16 05:28:46 · 2 answers · asked by curiousdan 2 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Earth Sciences & Geology

No...gravity only can hold gases at a limited distance...the excess will escape into space!

2007-03-16 05:38:35 · answer #1 · answered by The Cheminator 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋

There is no reason why it should

2007-03-16 06:03:04 · answer #2 · answered by Gene 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋