The "pavement puddle" seen on hot summer highways is a mirage caused by a thin layer of heated air just above the black asphalt. Desert Mirages: These are often caused by Total Internal Reflection
Depending on your interest, "Mirage" in this context usually refers to one of the following: Assassin’s Creed: Mirage
: The city is said to pulse with urgency before vanishing at daybreak, leaving travelers with answers they cannot fully comprehend. Alternative Interpretations