By: Vaishali Kapila
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Turbulence is the sudden, bumpy movement you feel when a plane shakes in the air. It's normal, but it can feel unsettling. Here are 5 key factors that contribute to turbulence.
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Turbulence often happens when a plane flies through changing air currents. Fast-moving winds or shifts in air pressure can make the plan wobble.
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Storms, clouds, and temperature differences create turbulence. Thunderstorms and strong winds are the main culprits behind those bumps.
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Planes sometimes fly through jet streams, which are high-altitude bands of extremely fast-moving air that can cause sudden and unexpected jolts.
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Flying over mountains or hilly terrain can create "mountain waves" in the air, causing minor turbulence even on a clear day.
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Another factor is wake turbulence, which occurs when one aircraft flies too close behind another, creating unpredictable airflow patterns.
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