what is the reason for the formation of mirage?

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what is the reason for the formation of mirage?

2006-10-29 19:12:30 · 3 answers · asked by chotu 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Weather

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your mind wants to believe so badly that it plays tricks on you

2006-10-29 19:15:37 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋

The index of refraction of air changes with temperature. Air doesn't get heated by sunlight very much, but the ground does, and the ground in turn heats the air. So the air near the ground is hotter, and has a different index of refraction and bends light. So you think you are seeing the ground, or water on the ground, but it's actually a reflection of the sky.

2006-10-30 03:44:06 · answer #2 · answered by Enrique C 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋

Dehydration, and heat reflection off of the ground.

2006-10-30 03:24:35 · answer #3 · answered by meowzer mix 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋