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Fig. 15-CO, p. 414

Chapter 15: Atmospheric Optics. Fig. 15-CO, p. 414. White Clouds and Scattered Light. reflection scattering. Thunderstorms appear dark because the clouds (cumulonimbus) are about 10 km deep, scattering most of the light.

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Chapter 6: Light and Color in Nature What is a mirage? How do rainbows form? Why is the sky blue and sunset red?

Chapter 6: Light and Color in Nature What is a mirage? How do rainbows form? Why is the sky blue and sunset red?. Light & Color in Nature. Refraction effects: Mirages Rainbows Halos. Interference effects: Oil films / soap bubbles Iridescence. Scattering effects: Blue sky / sunsets.

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Color in the day and night skies

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