The above photograph of a Superior Mirage near the Isle of Skye in Northwest Scotland, with the Isle of Harris
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The above photograph of a Superior Mirage near the Isle of Skye in Northwest Scotland, with the Isle of Harris
Continue readingIn 1820, polar explorer and scientist William Scoresby published “An account of the Arctic regions with a history and description
Continue readingThe hidden cause of the Titanic disaster. In this blog post Tim Maltin and Professor Andrew T. Young reveal the real cause of this tragedy, 104 years after the event – abnormal refraction.
Continue readingTurn to starboard left Titanic facing north. The abnormal refraction at Titanic’s wreck site also led to the failure of Californian to come to her aid.
Continue readingMiraging and abnormal refraction were recorded by other ships, including the Deutschland and the Niagra, in the area where the Titanic sank.
Continue readingUnusually high pressure in the North Atlantic on the night Titanic sank was particularly conducive to abnormal refraction of the light.
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