Refraction is very sensitive to any irregularities in the flatness of the surface (such as ripples or waves), which will cause local distortions or complete disintegration of the image. Turbidity in the water will veil the image behind a cloud of scattered light.
Refraction's precision is greatly affected by any irregularities in the flatness of the surface, such as ripples or waves, leading to localized distortions or complete breakdown of the image. Furthermore, the presence of turbidity in the water can obscure the image with a haze of scattered light.