Marine rainbow
Term · Meteorology and atmospheric science · MLC-T-MET-007115
A rainbow observed over a body of water, formed by the refraction and reflection of sunlight through water droplets in the air, often from sea spray. These rainbows can appear particularly vivid due to the uniform size of the water droplets. They are a common optical phenomenon seen from ships or coastal areas.
| Identifier | MLC-T-MET-007115 |
|---|---|
| Field | Meteorology and atmospheric science |
| Synonyms | sea rainbow |
Record as JSON
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"definition": "A rainbow observed over a body of water, formed by the refraction and reflection of sunlight through water droplets in the air, often from sea spray. These rainbows can appear particularly vivid due to the uniform size of the water droplets. They are a common optical phenomenon seen from ships or coastal areas.",
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