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Jülich researchers found that long-lived contrails usually form within existing natural ice clouds, rather than clear skies. This has significant climate implications, as contrail cirrus clouds can enhance the warming greenhouse effect or have a cooling effect depending on surrounding conditions.
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- Jülich researchers reveal: Long-lived contrails usually form in natural ice clouds Forschungszentrum Juelich · Nov 4, 2025 · first to report
- Long-lived contrails usually form in natural ice clouds Johannes Gutenberg Universitaet Mainz · Nov 6, 2025