When Hail Goes Wild: Everything You Need to Know About Gorilla Hail Storms
Among all of the extreme weather events that can happen, hail is one that may sound like it's on the mild end of the spectrum; however, it has the potential for serious danger, especially when it's in the form of gorilla hail.
And if gorilla hail doesn't sound familiar, that's probably because it's not all that common. One storm chaser and meteorologist coined the term "gorilla hail" and the name stuck.
Hail stones are often described in terms of their size relative to objects such as a pea, a golf ball, or a nickel. Gorilla hail is much bigger, believe it or not. Read on to learn about how destructive this bizarre form of hail can be.
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