A ‘Flying Ship,’ and the Superior Mirage Behind It
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“I told myself, ‘It must be on water,’” said a walker who took a picture that has since gone viral. “My head doesn’t want to understand that, but it must be on water.”
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“I told myself, ‘It must be on water,’” said a walker who took a picture that has since gone viral. “My head doesn’t want to understand that, but it must be on water.”
Full ArticleBut the vessel was of course in the water - appearing to be floating due to a phenomenon known as a 'superior mirage'.
An illusion called "superior mirage" caused the vessel to look like it was hovering above the sea.
An illusion called "superior mirage" caused the vessel to look like it was hovering above the sea.