Hailstones: How Ice Becomes a Costly Natural Hazard
Hailstones are a deceptively destructive force of nature, transforming rain into frozen missiles that can reshape landscapes and shatter lives within minutes. These irregular balls of ice, formed during severe thunderstorms, vary from pea-sized pellets to softball-sized behemoths capable of piercing roofs, denting vehicles, and injuring livestock. Unlike snowflakes, which drift gently to the ground,…
