When making landfall at night, the light from a... - USCG Navigation General

When making landfall at night, the light from a powerful lighthouse may sometimes be seen before the lantern breaks the horizon. This light is called the _______________.

A backscatter

B diffusion

C elevation

D loom

AI Explanation

The correct answer is D) loom. The loom is the phenomenon where the light from a powerful lighthouse can sometimes be seen before the lantern itself breaks the horizon. This is due to the refraction and bending of light, which allows the light to be visible above the horizon even when the lighthouse itself is not yet visible. The other answer choices do not accurately describe this phenomenon.

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Question 1845Navigation General

When making landfall at night, the light from a powerful lighthouse may sometimes be seen before the lantern breaks the horizon. This light is called the _______________.

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