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2. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Fata_Morgana_(mirage)Fata Morgana (mirage) - Wikipedia

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   A Fata Morgana of a cargo ship seen off the coast of Oceanside, California. A Fata Morgana changing the shape of a distant boat. A Fata Morgana ( Italian: [ˌfata morˈɡaːna]) is a complex form of superior mirage visible in a narrow band right above the horizon. The term Fata Morgana is the Italian translation of "Morgan the Fairy" ( Morgan ...

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   Fata Morgana, mirage that appeared periodically in the Strait of Messina between Italy and Sicily, named in Italian after the legendary enchantress of Arthurian romance, Morgan le Fay. This article was most recently revised and updated by John M. Cunningham.

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5. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › fata morganaFata morgana Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   Fata morgana is a term for a mirage caused by atmospheric conditions, often over water or mountains, that makes distant objects appear taller or longer. The term also refers to a mythical sorceress of Arthurian legend, Morgan le Fay, who can change shape and create mirages.

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7. www.popularmechanics.com › science › a32389233What Is a Fata Morgana? | Natural Optical Illusions | Viral UFO

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   May 6, 2020 · A fata morgana is a layer cake of both kinds of optical phenomena. Alternating bands of hot and cold air create several different bands where superior and inferior mirages meet. The effect is kind ...

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8. www.farmersalmanac.com › fata-morgana-mirageFata Morgana: The Strange Mirages at Sea - Farmers' Almanac

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   Jan 16, 2024 · Fata Morgana is a type of mirage that distorts the appearance of far-off objects, such as ships or landmasses, making them look surreal or flying. Learn about the conditions, history and examples of this phenomenon, and how it may have influenced the Titanic disaster.

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10. www.surfertoday.com › environment › the-scienceFata Morgana: the strange ocean mirage optical phenomenon

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    Jan 29, 2024 · Fata Morgana is an atmospheric distortion that makes distant objects appear to float above the horizon. Learn how it works, where and when to see it, and why it is sometimes confused with UFOs or ghost ships.

11. www.astronomy.com › the-bewitching-fata-morganaThe bewitching Fata Morgana | Astronomy.com

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    May 26, 2014 · Fata Morgana is a rare atmospheric phenomenon that creates false images of distant objects above their real positions. Learn how it works, where and when to see it, and why it is named after a fairy/witch from Arthurian legends.

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    What is a Fata Morgana?

    • Fata Morganas have also been seen over colder bodies of water, such as over Lake Michigan in April 2017, resembling a weird, stretched city skyline in the distance. Jonathan Erdman Did you know? Fata Morgana is the Italian name for Morgan le Fay (meaning "Morgan the Fairy"), a sorceress of medieval legends.

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    Where can I see a Fata Morgana?

    • A Fata Morgana seen from the coast of Queensland, Australia. Fata Morgana most often occurs at sea and there are certain places around the world that seem more prone to these mirages than other places. For instance, Fata Morgana often appears in Antarctica, viewable from the McMurdo Station.

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    How does the Fata Morgana work?

    • In the Fata Morgana, light rays from distant objects travel across the interface between the cold and warm air layers in disparate curved paths to reach our eyes. Consequently, the light from these objects smears out vertically. The rays also can be magnified, multiplied (with alternating erect and inverted components), and distorted.

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    What is a Fata Morgana mirage?

    • Fata Morgana mirages significantly distort the object or objects on which they are based, often such that the object is completely unrecognizable. A Fata Morgana may be seen on land or at sea, in polar regions, or in deserts. It may involve almost any kind of distant object, including boats, islands, and the coastline.

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