Join us on this episode of "The Short Answer" podcast, where we alleviate your fears by taking an in-depth look into the phenomenon of turbulence. We explain the scientific concept of turbulence, delve into its common causes, and discuss its effects on airplane travel. Our conversation navigates through the various degrees of turbulence and their respective impacts on the plane and passengers. Not only do we emphasize the rarity of encountering severe situations but also highlight the resilience of modern commercial airplanes, built to withstand these natural occurrences. By the end of this episode, you will discover that turbulence, although uncomfortable, poses more of a concern to passengers' comfort than their safety. Tune in and allow us to turn your turbulent concerns into smooth understanding.
Music Credits:
Haunted by lucafrancini https://elements.envato.com/haunted-B2T94HG
Modern String Quartet by AirFamily https://elements.envato.com/modern-string-quartet-C7GVAM4
Haydn & Me by AGsoundtrax https://elements.envato.com/haydn-me-B3GY8ET
Uplifting Classical Cellos by Orchestralis https://elements.envato.com/uplifting-classical-cellos-77E6YYA
References:
https://blogs.nasa.gov/armstrong/2011/02/11/post_1296777084480/
https://www.faa.gov/newsroom/turbulence
https://www.weather.gov/source/zhu/ZHU_Training_Page/turbulence_stuff/turbulence/turbulence.htm
https://www.faa.gov/lessons_learned/transport_airplane/accidents/N724US
Original Article Link:
https://www.scienceabc.com/eyeopeners/can-clear-air-turbulence-crash-airplane-safety-belt.html
Voice Over Artist: John Staughton ( https://www.fiverr.com/jswildwood )
Intro by: Natasha/elevenlabs.io
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