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A puddle is a small, shallow pool of water that forms on the ground, typically after rain or from spilled water. Puddles are notable because they create reflections, allowing you to see mirror images of objects and sky on their water surface.
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thumb|Reflection (physics)|Reflections in a forest puddle
A puddle is a small accumulation of liquid, usually water, on a surface. It can form either by pooling in a depression on the surface, or by surface tension upon a flat surface. Puddles are often characterized by murky water or mud due to the disturbance and dissolving of surrounding sediment, primarily due to precipitation.