Jet contrail
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Jet contrail
Contrail. Contrail, or vapour trail, left by an aircraft flying at high altitude. This is an artificial cloud formed from frozen water droplets from the exhaust of the engines of an aircraft. It is formed when the aircraft is flying at an altitude exceeding 5000 metres and when the upper atmosphere is nearly saturated with moisture. In dry air the contrail quickly dissipates. Photographed over Yukon Territories, Canada
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This print from Science Photo Library captures the mesmerizing beauty of a jet contrail soaring through the skies over Yukon Territories, Canada. The image showcases an artificial cloud formed by frozen water droplets emitted from the exhaust of a high-flying aircraft. Known as a contrail or vapour trail, this ethereal phenomenon occurs when an airplane reaches altitudes exceeding 5000 meters and encounters near-saturated moisture in the upper atmosphere. The contrasting lines of the jet's path against the vast expanse of blue sky create a striking visual spectacle. The intricate patterns within the contrail seem to dance gracefully, leaving behind traces that symbolize humanity's technological advancements in aviation and transportation. As we gaze upon this photograph, we are reminded of how science and engineering have enabled us to conquer great heights and traverse vast distances with ease. It serves as a testament to our ability to harness technology for progress while also highlighting nature's role in shaping these artificial clouds. While dry air would cause this ephemeral artwork to dissipate quickly, its presence here is immortalized forever on paper. This stunning image invites us to ponder both our impact on Earth's atmosphere and our capacity for innovation in creating new frontiers above it – all captured beautifully by Science Photo Library without any commercial intent.
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