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Hail finally gets its scientific due, and busting up tumors with ultrasound

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The Hail Evolution: Research and Impact

This chapter examines the growing focus on hail research due to its significant economic repercussions, which totaled $46 billion in the US in 2023. It discusses the collaborative Ice Chip initiative involving researchers from multiple countries to investigate hail's relationship with climate change and improve prediction methods. Innovative technologies are highlighted, including high-speed videography, drones, and new ground sensors, as well as the implications of hail damage on property, vehicles, and agriculture.

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