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How many times does it need to be said? There is no such thing as “chemtrails.” Sure, it’s been a common conspiracy theory since the 1990s, but any certified meteorologist can testify against this measure and put the whole issue to rest. Jet CONTRAILS (short for condensation trails) are caused by the exhaust from aircraft engines mixing with cold air at high altitudes. The primary factors behind their formation include:

Water Vapor Emission – Jet engines burn fuel, producing water vapor as a byproduct. This vapor is expelled into the cold upper atmosphere.

Weather conditions affect contrails:

Cold Temperatures – At high altitudes (above 26,000 feet), the air is very cold (often below -40°F or -40°C). When the hot exhaust gases mix with this cold air, the water vapor rapidly condenses into tiny ice crystals.

Humidity Levels – If the upper atmosphere has sufficient moisture, the condensed water droplets quickly freeze, forming visible ice-crystal trails. In drier conditions, contrails may dissipate quickly.

These factors affect how persistent jet contrails are:

Short-lived contrails – Appear briefly and disappear quickly if the surrounding air is dry.

Persistent contrails – Stay visible for long periods and can spread out, forming cirrus-like clouds, especially during colder winter weather.

Persistent spreading contrails – These expand significantly, sometimes influencing local weather by reflecting sunlight or trapping heat.