What is Hail?
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An example of hail:
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Hail is a form of precipitation which is recognized by large solid balls or clumps of ice. Hail is created
by thunderstorm clouds with strong updrafts of wind. As the hailstones remain in the updraft, ice is deposited
onto them until their weight becomes heavy enough for them to fall to the earth's surface.
Hail storms can cause significant damage to crops, aircrafts, and man-made structures, despite the fact that the duration is
usually less than ten minutes.
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