light refraction question

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does anyone know how the effect of light reflecting off of asphalt is achieved? pixel shaders? would the asphalt need to be bump mapped? i've seen the effect in high-end racing/driving games... stands out strongly around sunset. i wonder if it's the same effect used with water...