And if you ever actually see it in nature.... It is one of the coolest things
that you will ever witness.... I love whales...
On Thursday, November 6, 2003, at 06:03 AM, Charles wrote:
Why do whales spray water when they surface?
Contrary to popular belief, whales do not squirt seawater out of their blowholes. The spout people see is actually caused by exhaled air. Since the exhaled air is typically warmer than the surrounding air at the water's surface, it cools rapidly as it flows out. The water vapor in the air immediately condenses into a liquid, giving the appearance of spraying water.
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