Re: Blueness

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From: Skarn
Date: Thu, 28 Jan 1993 11:09

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In article <C1JCBF.756@world.std.com>, moroney@world.std.com (Michael
Moroney) wrote:
> 
> Water isn't blue. The ocean appears blue because it reflects the sky.
> (look at it on a stormy day, it's gray)
> 
> -Mike

Not exactly.  Refraction of sunlight through the water must also be
considered. That is why "gin clear" water is green when shallow, and gets
more blue with depth.  Even on a cloudy day, shallow clear water looks
green (although with a decidedly grayish cast).

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