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Turbulence is becoming more frequent and severe due to climate change, with studies showing significant increases in clear-air turbulence. This trend is expected to worsen as global temperatures rise, leading to stronger jet streams and more vigorous thunderstorms. Passengers are advised to always wear seatbelts to mitigate injury risks during flights.
Recent incidents of severe turbulence, including a fatality on a Singapore Airlines flight, highlight a growing trend of worsening turbulence, supported by research linking it to climate change. Studies show significant increases in clear-air turbulence and predict further escalation as atmospheric CO2 levels rise. Experts emphasize the importance of wearing seatbelts to prevent injuries during unexpected turbulence.
Passengers on a Singapore Airlines flight experienced "sheer terror" as severe turbulence caused the aircraft to descend sharply, leaving 20 people in intensive care. The incident, which involved a Boeing 777 carrying 211 passengers and 18 crew members from London to Singapore, resulted in one death and numerous injuries. Aviation investigators are looking into the cause of the turbulence, while Singapore Airlines arranged for the well enough passengers and crew to travel to Singapore and provided support for those remaining in Bangkok. The dangerous nature of clear air turbulence was highlighted, emphasizing the importance of following crew instructions and wearing seatbelts during flights.
Social media has made turbulence more apparent, with videos of flights rocked by turbulence regularly accruing thousands and sometimes millions of views. Climate change is making turbulence worse, with clear-air turbulence increasing due to global warming. The aviation industry has several technologies at its disposal to detect clear-air turbulence and research that helps to forecast areas of turbulence. Flight attendants make up 79% of those seriously injured from air turbulence, and there has been an uptick in turbulence, according to the president of the Association of Flight Attendants-CWA.