The rise of the giant hailstones

The thought of grapefruit-sized lumps of ice falling from the sky seems quite apocalyptic, but it's a reality that's becoming more common.

Climate change is producing more extreme storms around the world, and with them, even more extreme hailstones.

But just how big can hail get, and how are storms able to produce such monster-sized objects?

You can read more about how climate change is leading to bigger hailstones on BBC.com.

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19 April 2024