
What causes airplane turbulence?
Fox Weather @ Night · FWX · Mar 20, 2026 · 1m 0sSign Up Now
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A meteorologist explains the science behind airplane turbulence, detailing different types such as thermal, convective, wind shear, and frontal turbulence. He discusses how various weather factors contribute to these chaotic air motions, creating competing up and down forces on aircraft.