Fata Morgana (mirage)

A Fata Morgana is a complex type of superior mirage that occurs when layers of air at different temperatures create unusual optical effects. It often appears on the horizon over bodies of water, but can also be seen over land, particularly in cold regions or during temperature inversion conditions. In a Fata Morgana, distant objects, such as ships or coastline, can appear distorted, elongated, or stacked, and they may be elevated above the horizon.