Europe is Growing More Vulnerable to Golf Ball-Sized Hailstorms

Increasingly severe hail events in Europe, driven by climate change, are resulting in costly damages to vehicles and buildings.

Hail stones exceeding 5 centimeters in diameter represent one of the most destructive forms of extreme weather, capable of shattering windows, denting cars, and penetrating roofs. “Among the most significant loss events, with costs exceeding $1 billion, are linked to these large hailstones,” states Brian Tan from the university…