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What causes air turbulence and is the climate crisis making it worse?
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While fatalities are rare, severe turbulence is up 55% since 1979 – with the climate crisis thought to be a factor
The death of a British passenger and injuries to others on a Singapore Airlines passenger flight from London has underlined the potential dangers of turbulence. But what causes turbulence, how much risk does it pose – and is the climate crisis making it worse?
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