Uploaded May 2017 | Updated September 2026, 12 hours ago

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Even if you throw a stone in the water, a quick ripple will create a glittering effect on the surface. This is known as sun glitter. Sea water acts as a smooth FLAT surface on a MACROSCOPIC scale. A rippled – but locally smooth – surface will reflect the sun at different angles, creating different observable images of the sun.


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