#turbulence

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#climate-change
World news
fromArs Technica
4 weeks ago

Dangerous clear-air turbulence is worsening due to global warming

Global warming significantly increases turbulence risk due to changes in jet stream dynamics and vertical wind shear affecting flight safety.
World news
fromArs Technica
4 weeks ago

Dangerous clear-air turbulence is worsening due to global warming

Global warming significantly increases turbulence risk due to changes in jet stream dynamics and vertical wind shear affecting flight safety.
fromNew York Post
1 month ago

Flight attendant reveals the worst spot on a plane if you're prone to motion sickness - and how to combat it

The best seat for minimizing motion sickness during turbulence is an aisle seat near the wings, as it reduces movement sensations.
Mental health
#air-travel
World news
fromwww.travelpulse.com
2 months ago

Turbulence hotspots: Study identifies the world's roughest air routes

Rising air travel anxiety highlights concerns over turbulence on specific routes such as Mendoza to Santiago, which has the highest turbulence intensity.
World news
fromwww.travelpulse.com
2 months ago

Turbulence hotspots: Study identifies the world's roughest air routes

Rising air travel anxiety highlights concerns over turbulence on specific routes such as Mendoza to Santiago, which has the highest turbulence intensity.
#aviation
Travel
fromNew York Post
3 months ago

Flying with a child in your lap can be dangerous - here's what experts suggest instead: 'People don't understand the risk'

Flying with a child on an adult's lap poses significant risks, particularly during turbulence or in accidents.
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

The kindness of strangers: I had a fear of flying and as the plane shook and plummeted, she held my hand

While boarding the plane, she had received a phone call: her sister in Sydney had died suddenly in her sleep, and her sister's wife had woken up next to the body. My seatmate was due in Melbourne to pick up her kids and in that moment as the final boarding call sounded she had no ability to process the news, let alone work out who to call for help.
Writing
#aviation-safety
fromBusiness Insider
5 months ago
Miscellaneous

Severe turbulence that injured 17 people on a Delta flight is a stark reminder of why you need to wear your seatbelt

fromBusiness Insider
5 months ago
Miscellaneous

Severe turbulence that injured 17 people on a Delta flight is a stark reminder of why you need to wear your seatbelt

fromwww.standard.co.uk
8 months ago

Singapore Airlines accused of trying to settle Heathrow flight turbulence claims 'on the cheap'

Geoff Kitchen, 73, died on board during a flight experiencing severe turbulence, which launched several passengers into the ceiling and resulted in multiple injuries.
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OMG science
fromCreative Bloq
8 months ago

Apparently, Van Gogh's Starry Night is more scientifically accurate than we thought

Van Gogh's Starry Night inadvertently illustrates principles of turbulence and fluid dynamics, reflecting a deep understanding of environmental forces.
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