what is that weird “mirror” like effect on top of asphalt when it gets hot? What’s the science behind it?

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what is that weird “mirror” like effect on top of asphalt when it gets hot? What’s the science behind it?

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Rising hot air can refract (bend) the light. The moving air is what causes the ripples in the image. hot air is less dense than cold air so photos can travel (very so slightly) faster.

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