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Bookmark or Share- Why Mirages Are Like Nature's Magic Trick and What Causes ThemThis phenomenon got its name because superior mirages that were often seen in the cold waters of the Strait of Messina between Sicily and Southern Italy (Fata Morgana is Italian for Morgan le Fay) looked like rocky or icy cliffs and floating castles or towers conjured by the sorceress.
- Fata Morgana | mirage | BritannicaFata Morgana, mirage that appeared periodically in the Strait of Messina between Italy and Sicily, named in Italian after the legendary enchantress of Arthurian romance, Morgan le Fay.
- Fata Morgana (mirage) - WikipediaA Fata Morgana (Italian: [ˈfaːta morˈɡaːna]) is a complex form of superior mirage visible in a narrow band right above the horizon. The term Fata Morgana is the Italian translation of "Morgan the Fairy" (Morgan le Fay of Arthurian legend).
- The Truth About 'Fata Morgana,' Oceanic Mirages - GrungeReal oceanic mirages — "fata morgana," as they're called, named after the treacherous enchantress from Arthurian legend, Morgan le Fay — really are kind of like nature's version of optical sabotage.
- Fata Morgana: The Strange Mirages at Sea - Farmers' AlmanacTo put it simply, Fata Morgana is a type of mirage, one that is normally associated with the open ocean but can also be seen at times on land. It takes its name from Arthurian legend, named for the sorceress Morgan le Fay, who was said to use these images with her witchcraft to lure unwitting sailors into her traps.
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