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1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › TurbulenceTurbulence - Wikipedia

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   In fluid dynamics, turbulence or turbulent flow is fluid motion characterized by chaotic changes in pressure and flow velocity. It is in contrast to a laminar flow , which occurs when a fluid flows in parallel layers, with no disruption between those layers.

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4. www.bbc.co.uk › news › articlesWhat is flight turbulence and why does it happen? - BBC

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   May 21, 2024 · 21 May 2024. BBC. One person has died and several have been injured after severe turbulence on a London to Singapore flight. The plane suffered a sudden drop which launched people and objects...

5. dictionary.cambridge.org › english › turbulenceTURBULENCE | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   Turbulence is a state of confusion, disorder or strong movements in air or water. Learn how to use this word in different contexts, see examples and related words and phrases.

6. www.nationalgeographic.com › travel › articleWhat causes turbulence, and what can you do if it happens to you?

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   Mar 3, 2023 · Learn the science behind this natural and often scary phenomenon, and how to cope with it during a flight. Find out how mountains, storms, and jet streams affect airplane turbulence, and how pilots use high-tech tools to avoid or reduce it.

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7. www.independent.co.uk › travel › news-and-adviceWhat is turbulence and can it cause your plane to crash?

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   May 22, 2024 · What is turbulence? Turbulence is caused by eddies of “rough air” – a bit like waves becoming choppy at sea. The Federal Aviation Administration defines clear-air turbulence (CAT) as “sudden...

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8. www.britannica.com › science › turbulenceTurbulence | Fluid Dynamics, Flow Patterns ... - Britannica

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   May 22, 2024 · Turbulence is a flow condition in which local speed and pressure change unpredictably as an average flow is maintained. Learn about the characteristics, causes, and effects of turbulence in fluids, and how it relates to Stokes's law and golf balls.

9. simpleflying.com › what-is-turbulenceWhat Is Turbulence? - Simple Flying

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   Oct 16, 2020 · Learn about the causes, types and effects of turbulence on aircraft and passengers. Turbulence is the irregular motion of the air that can be created by mechanical, thermal, frontal, wind shear or clear air factors.