hailstone

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Hail is frozen precipitation that can grow to very large sizes through the collection of water that freezes onto the hailstone’s surface.

From Los Angeles Times

“The dimension of the hailstones also has changed, growing considerably in the last years with the real ice blocks falling from the sky even bigger than tennis balls,’’ Coldiretti said.

From Seattle Times

Thunder pealed, hailstones fell in spots, and a 67 mph gust was measured in the District at one point.

From Washington Post

Thunderstorms are expected to move into southern England during Friday night, with frequent lightning and the possibility of large hailstones falling.

From BBC

“Like big hailstones on Earth,” Dr. Stevenson said.

From New York Times