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Fata Morgana

/ˌfɑː.tə mɔːrˈɡɑː.nə/noun
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Fata Morgana is a complex superior mirage that occurs when light bends through layers of air at different temperatures, creating distorted, floating images of distant objects like ships or landforms. This optical illusion often appears over calm seas or deserts, adding an element of mystery that has both fascinated and deceived observers for centuries, and in modern times, it's studied for insights into atmospheric conditions.

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