Optic illusions (mauzauza)
Optic illusions (mauzauza)
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Ships sometimes appear to be floating in the air due to a phenomenon known as a superior mirage. This optical illusion happens because of a temperature inversion, a specific atmospheric condition. Typically, air temperature drops with altitude, but during a temperature inversion, a layer of warmer air sits above a layer of colder air. This inversion causes light rays to bend downward towards the observer's eyes, making it look as though a ship is hovering above the water. While superior mirages are most commonly seen in polar regions, they can occasionally occur in other areas under the right atmospheric conditions.
Mshana Jr
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Meli wakati mwingine huonekana kuelea angani kutokana na jambo linalojulikana kama sarabi bora. Udanganyifu huu wa macho hutokea kwa sababu ya ubadilishaji wa joto, hali maalum ya anga. Kwa kawaida, joto la hewa hupungua kwa urefu, lakini wakati wa ubadilishaji wa joto, safu ya hewa ya joto huketi juu ya safu ya hewa baridi. Ugeuzi huu husababisha miale ya mwanga kuinama kuelekea chini kwa macho ya mtazamaji, na kuifanya ionekane kana kwamba meli inaelea juu ya maji. Ingawa miraji ya hali ya juu huonekana sana katika maeneo ya ncha ya dunia, mara kwa mara inaweza kutokea katika maeneo mengine chini ya hali ya angahewa inayofaa.
