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Fata morgana (1981)

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A “Fata Morgana” is an optical illusion caused by atmospheric conditions, specifically when layers of air at different temperatures create a distorted image. This phenomenon can make distant objects, like ships, appear to float in the air or even look inverted. The varying temperatures bend light rays, making the ship’s image appear higher than it actually is, giving the eerie impression of a vessel hovering above the horizon. This mirage is more common over water, where the air can have sharp t

A Fata Morgana mirage is an optical illusion caused by the bending of light rays in the Earth’s atmosphere, often over a surface with significant temperature variations. In Antarctica, temperature gradients between the frigid ice and the relatively warmer air can lead to the bending of light, creating distorted and elevated images of distant objects. This phenomenon produces intricate and sometimes surreal mirages, playing tricks on perception. One of the wildest mirages I saw was when we had a