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I think they form when one starts to hallucinate from the scorching sun.
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∙ 11y agoA diagram is difficult to put on this site. But a mirage is simply light passing through air of different temperatures and having its direction changed a small amount due to reflection.
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Where do sand hills form?
Sand 'hills' are normally called 'dunes', they form on large sandy beaches and in deserts.
Do earthquakes happen in deserts?
Yes, earthquakes happen in deserts.
During spring in the desert what is the temperature?
There is no single answer to your question. There are over 2 dozen major deserts in the world and each has its own climate statistics. There are hot deserts, there are cold deserts, there are cold winter deserts and each is different.
What are the deserts that the Tropic of Capricorn passes through?
The Gibson, Kalahari, Atacama and Namib deserts.
Does sand cover 50 of deserts?
No, sand covers about 20 percent pf deserts.
Where do mirages come from?
A mirage is an optical illusion. It occurs in areas such as deserts where the ground is extremely hot and the air is cool.
Are mirages real?
yes mirages are real
Why do you seem to see puddles of water on the highway on a hot summer day?
You are talking about mirages. The light rays from the distance are warped by the hot rising air. This also occurs in deserts and even in the sky. See "mirages" online. try this link http://www.goalfinder.com/product.asp?productid=41
Can deserts form anywhere?
No, deserts form only under certain geographic conditions.
Would there be mirage in a forest?
Mirages are not found in forests. They are associated with deserts, where rising heated air can create illusions of water. Forests are shaded by their trees, so they do not have the same kind of intense heating.
What is the plural possessive form of the word desert?
The plural possessive form of "desert" is "deserts'".
On what side of a mountain do deserts often form?
Deserts often form on the leeward side of a mountain.
Do clouds form over deserts?
Yes, under the proper conditions, clouds can and do form over deserts.
Mirages are caused by?
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What is the difference between a mirage and an optical illusion?
All mirages are optical illusions but all optical illusions are not mirages.
What is the difference between and optical illusion and an illusion?
All mirages are optical illusions but all optical illusions are not mirages.
What actors and actresses appeared in Mirages - 2011?
The cast of Mirages - 2011 includes: Aisling Mallon as Sophie Bauer
