If you’re a nervous flyer thinking ahead to your next flight, you may have wondered whether it's possible to predict whether you'll encounter any turbulence.

Air travel has come under the spotlight in recent weeks, with a number of high profile incidents of flights being hit by turbulence, including one which saw a 71 year old British man in his seventies tragically die from a heart attack.

What causes turbulence? Where are the most turbulence-prone areas? Could turbulence get worse in the future? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!

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