Collecting Hail

Ever since the damaging hailstorm that hit last May, I think twice and seriously when the weathermen predict severe storms with hail. How big will the hail be? Will it damage our roof again?

Thankfully, this week’s hail was small and manageable. We watched it bounce and collect on the trampoline, then Jeremy and Ruth hurried out to gather and inspect it.

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They found that each hailstone had rings in it.

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Jake gave a quick lesson on why that is.

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