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Contrail, KON trayl, is a thin line of cloud that forms behind aircraft at high altitudes. Contrails consist of tiny water droplets or ice crystals. They form when water vapor in the air condenses (becomes liquid) or freezes. Contrails are also called condensation trails, exhaust trails, or vapor trails. More »

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Coriolis effect

Coriolis, kawr ee OH lihs, effect is the apparent effect of the earth's rotation on the motion of... More >>

Lightning

Lightning is a giant electric spark in the sky. Most lightning that people see takes place... More >>

Saint Elmo's fire

Saint Elmo's fire is the glow that accompanies a steady discharge of electricity from certain... More >>

Tsunami

Tsunami, tsoo NAH mee, is a series of powerful ocean waves produced by an earthquake, landslide,... More >>