The Colour of the Sea.
Artists always seora at a loss to deal with colour of the sea, and few are those who, -please ttTß^^JKlicT Professor " Tyndall has_ come to their aid ; he recognise* three', principal hues in sea- waves -blue, green, and .yellows-Solid particles ~ held* in the' water act as minute mirrors, reflecting the light which penetrates v theliquid. The rays which are sent out, afteVj having traversed only a thin stratum of wator, preserve their mellow parts"; but" if the reflections are attenuated, tho water appears green ; and if they do' riot exist at all, the sea being clear and free from muddy matters, the colour is ' deep blue. In an indigo sea the'eresb of the waves will appear green on account of their lack of thickness. Seaweed, animalcules, and other local or accidental causes may have much influence in the colour of the water. „ . >
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Te Aroha News, Volume V, Issue 238, 21 January 1888, Page 2
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147The Colour of the Sea. Te Aroha News, Volume V, Issue 238, 21 January 1888, Page 2
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