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Experiencing turbulence during a flight is unpleasant for everyone. When the aircraft starts to shake dramatically or suddenly descends, it can be quite unsettling. Many individuals suffer from intense anxiety regarding air turbulence. The reasons for this are clear, as unanticipated turbulence has resulted in injuries, fatalities, and even crashes.

Turbulence arises from disruptions in the atmosphere. When a plane encounters these turbulent air pockets, whether anticipated or not, it leads to the intense shaking. Sudden turbulence is called clear air turbulence, or CAT. This type occurs without any forewarning, which is primarily responsible for injuries, as both passengers and crew are often not buckled in and are caught off guard.

Research indicates that the severity of flight turbulence is increasing as a result of climate change. Nonetheless, we are now well-informed about our climatic patterns and the three key contributors to airplane turbulence. These contributors include mountain wave turbulence, jet streams, and thunderstorms.