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what causes a mirage
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What Causes a Mirage?

What Causes a Mirage? Desert travelers often tell of seeing distant pools of water, only to have the water disappear when they drew near. Th

why do sunsets look red
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Why Do Sunsets Look Red?

Why Do Sunsets Look Red? In the evening, when the sun is near the horizon, the sun may look red, and the sky may glow with the warm colors o

what are clouds made of
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What Are Clouds Made Of?

Clouds are made up of very tiny drops of water or tiny crystals of ice that float in the air. Clouds form when warm air, containing moisture

what are the northern lights
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What Are the Northern Lights?

What Are the Northern Lights? People in northern countries sometimes see colorful displays of flickering, glowing light in the night sky. Th