MadSci Network: Earth Sciences
Query:

Subject: Why are we able to see reflections in a mirage?

Date: Sat Nov 28 17:54:50 1998
Posted by wendy
Grade level: other
School: n/a
City: murrieta State/Province: california
Country: usa
Area of science: Earth Sciences
ID: 912297290.Es
Message:

When traveling on a hot day, a mirage is usually visible on the 
road ahead.  When a vehicle is at equal distance, I am able to 
see it's reflection in the mirage.  Why does this happen??



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