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flag Large hail events have sharply increased in Europe due to higher moisture, but rising damage is driven more by development than climate alone.

flag A new global study finds that very large hail events over 5 cm have increased most sharply in Europe, linked to rising surface atmospheric moisture, while some Southern Hemisphere regions saw declines. flag Though economic losses have risen in Europe, the U.S., and parts of Australia, increased exposure and development in high-risk areas are major drivers of damage, not just climate change. flag The research, based on data from 1950 to 2023 and led by the European Severe Storms Laboratory with partners in Poland and Germany, is the first comprehensive global analysis of large hail trends.

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