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Are Contrails Naturally Formed Clouds?

Question: I have a family member who says they will never be convinced that these are naturally formed clouds. What’s your take on them? Answer: Meteorologists often get asked this, as there is misinformation and conspiracy theories that tend to drown out the evidence online. As a meteorologist, I can attest that the clouds in your photo are contrails (short

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