: When temperatures drop below freezing, these droplets remain liquid (supercooled) until they touch a surface, where they instantly turn into ice. Cultural & Mythological Significance What's the difference between mist and fog? - BBC Newsround
Mist forms when warm, moist air is rapidly cooled, causing invisible water vapor to condense into liquid droplets. : When temperatures drop below freezing, these droplets
: For mist to form, water vapor needs a "seed" to cling to. This can be microscopic dust, salt, pollen, or even volcanic ash. : When temperatures drop below freezing
: Volcanologists study mist emitted from steam vents to predict eruptions. A sudden temperature rise of just a few degrees in the mist can signal an impending explosion. moist air is rapidly cooled