Malaver

21st Mar 2002

Vertical Limit (2000)

Corrected entry: If it's so cold in that cave, why can't we see mist when they breathe?

Correction: Cold weather does not always produce mist in the breath.

Malaver

Visible breath is caused because the body temperature is warmer than air temperature, thus making vapour. As the body temperature cools down to match that of the air, breath becomes less visible.

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