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January 19th 06, 06:30 PM
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Why do jets leave a white trail behind them.
Don't forget that burning any hydrocarbon produces water vapor as well,
so the jet is also adding moisture to the mix. If the air is relatively dry, the trail disappears rapidly, but if the atmosphere is near saturation, the contrails can last for many minutes. tom 
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