UND scientists study how cloud seeding affects hail in western North Dakota
A new research project at the University of North Dakota will take a close look at how cloud seeding is affecting hail in western North Dakota, and what that means for the people who live and work there.
Hail can damage crops, livestock, homes, vehicles, aircraft on the ground and local businesses, leading to costly repairs, lost income and safety risks for people caught in severe storms. For decades, the North Dakota Cloud Modification Project (NDCMP) has seeded thunderstorms in hopes of reducing hail damage and supporting agriculture. But a key question remains: Is cloud seeding really making a difference in the size and impact of hail?
Funded by the North Dakota Department of Water Resources, the project is led by principal investigator Marwa Majdi and co-investigator Mounir Chrit, both assistant research professors in the Department of Atmospheric Sciences at UND, with doctoral student Lynnlee Bestul contributing as a key member of the research team.
