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id: scattering
title: scattering
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created_at: 2026-05-04T04:23:20.729574+00:00
updated_at: 2026-05-04T04:23:20.729606+00:00
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Short wavelengths scatter more. Blue/violet scatter first in air. Longer red/orange travel straight. Sky blue = scattered short waves overhead. Sunset red = red travel through atmosphere, blue scattered away.