Mist May 2026

: Volcanologists study mist emitted from steam vents to predict eruptions. A sudden temperature rise of just a few degrees in the mist can signal an impending explosion.

Mist is a weather phenomenon consisting of tiny water droplets suspended in the air. While it is often used interchangeably with fog, it is technically defined by : if you can see further than one kilometer (about 0.6 miles), it is classified as mist ; if you cannot, it is fog . Scientific Insights : Volcanologists study mist emitted from steam vents

Mist forms when warm, moist air is rapidly cooled, causing invisible water vapor to condense into liquid droplets. it is classified as mist