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Why Planes Leave Contrails Behind?
That white cloud trail behind a jet? It's not fuel exhaust. Jet engines burn fuel incredibly hot, creating water vapor that instantly freezes in the frigid air above 35,000 feet, forming ice crystals you can see for miles.
That white cloud trail behind a jet is not fuel exhaust, but rather a natural result of how jet engines operate. Jet engines burn fuel at incredibly high temperatures, which creates water vapor that instantly freezes in the frigid air above 35,000 feet. These frozen water droplets form ice crystals that are visible for miles behind the aircraft, creating the distinctive contrails seen in the sky.
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