Sometimes, the ocean looks like glass because of how light behaves. When sunlight hits the surface of a calm ocean just right, it bounces off in a way that makes everything look smooth and shiny, like you're looking at a big mirror. Imagine the water is covered with invisible tiles that reflect the sky perfectly when everything lines up.
Examples
- You see your face in the ocean when there are no waves.
- The sea reflects the sky perfectly on calm days.
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See also
- Who is Physical Mechanism of Reflection?
- Why Do Oceans Sometimes Look Like They're Burning?
- How Does the Ocean Influence Weather Patterns?
- How do mirrors use specular reflection?
- How Do Lighthouses Work?