Mist

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Sunlight filters through a thin layer of fog on a crisp winter morning in Albuquerque, New Mexico.

This article is about the weather phenomenon. For the computer game series see Myst.

Mist - is a phenomenon of small droplets suspended in air. It can occur as part of natural weather or volcanic activity, and is common in cold air above warmer water, in exhaled air in the cold, and in a steam room of a sauna. It can also be created artificially with aerosol canisters if the humidity conditions are right.

The only difference between mist and fog is visibility [1]. This phenomenon is called fog if the visibility is one kilometer or less. Otherwise it is known as mist. Seen from a distance, mist is blueish, while haze is more brownish.

Strong superstitious and religious connotations are associated with mist in some cultures.

Mist makes a light beam visible from the side.

Scotch Mist is a mist with larger than normal water droplets, which penetrates clothing. Supposedly, this kind of mist is common in Scotland.

Mists usually occur near the shores, and is often associated with fog.

[edit] See also

• Fog
• Haze
• Drizzle