What is an Indian Summer
Indian Summer is the term for an autumn weather phenomenon which occurs during a relatively warm period short after a colder period with frost at night. Due to the low temperatures the leaves changes colors from green to yellow, brownish and reddish. The vegetation in a larger areas will be tone in beautiful fall colors. This phenomenon mainly occurs in the huge forests in North America but might also occur in minor scale in Northern Europe.
Furthermore, Indian Summer is characterized by low sun, almost no wind and hazy conditions in the air.
When the weather conditions change, leaves will fall off the trees which marks the end of the period. This phenomenon may take place over several weeks.
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