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The Deadly Beauty of Fire Rainbows Explained

The Deadly Beauty of Fire Rainbows Explained

Gargi Chakravorty

Have you ever gazed up at the sky and witnessed what appears to be a flaming rainbow stretching across the horizon? You might think you’re experiencing a supernatural phenomenon or even a dangerous natural disaster. The truth is far more fascinating than fiction. These mesmerizing displays, popularly called “fire rainbows,” are neither fires nor rainbows. ...