Severe turbulence on a Singapore Airlines flight from London this week has left many travellers wondering if this is something they could ever encounter.
Climate research shows that this phenomenon is becoming more and more common, especially in its most extreme forms.
This week on dpa trends, we've explained what causes extreme turbulence and explained if and how it could damage the plane. We've also looked at some of the routes and airports to avoid if you're concerned about a bumpy flight.
Coman Hamilton,
dpa trends & features
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