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Scientists Launch $11M Project to Decode Hailstorm Mysteries

5/14/2025

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This spring, scientists embark on a groundbreaking journey to unravel the mysteries of hailstorms across the U.S. With an impressive $11 million grant fueling the ICECHIP project, they will harness cutting-edge technology like 3-D laser scanners and drones. As climate change intensifies severe hail, which wreaks havoc costing $35 billion yearly, their work is more crucial than ever.

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Story summary

This spring, scientists embark on a groundbreaking journey to unravel the mysteries of hailstorms across the U.S. With an impressive $11 million grant fueling the ICECHIP project, they will harness cutting-edge technology like 3-D laser scanners and drones. As climate change intensifies severe hail, which wreaks havoc costing $35 billion yearly, their work is more crucial than ever.