What Causes Turbulence On Flights & How To Prepare For It?

Turbulence Is Unnerving

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What Is Turbulence?

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Why Does It Happen?

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Does Seat Placement Matter?

[{"selector":"#anim-937f2cee-73c2-4fca-aa0c-5976d685f9b4 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate(0%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] Yes, it is said that if you’re seated at the back of the place, you might feel turbulence more. Credits: Unsplash

How To Prepare?

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Sit Near Wings

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Seatbelt At All Times

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Don’t Move Too Much

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