The Science of Extreme Weather
Season 1
Ep 12. Supercell Thunderstorms and Hail
- TV-PG
- November 1, 2016
- 31 min
Pound for pound, the supercell is the most powerful thunderstorm on Earth. Explore the mechanics of this system, which produces the strongest straight-line winds, the most violent tornadoes, and the largest hail. Close by looking at the formation of a record-breaking hailstone weighing almost two pounds!