Why is the troposphere thicker over the Equator?

troposphere and other atmospheric divisions (like stratosphere, mesosphere thermosphere, exosphere) are based upon temperature differences as ones moves away from the surface. Troposphere is relatively colder than the atmosphere beneath it. read more

The troposphere is thicker over the equator because the atmosphere below at the equator is much warmer. So it requires the more thickness of the troposphere so that the atmosphere could cool down to a similar degree. read more

The troposphere is thicker over the equator than the poles because the equator is warmer. The warmer the weather, the thicker the troposphere. This is putting it simply, however. read more