Rain Bombs | Full Documentary | NOVA | PBS

Sat, 20 Jun 2026 12:37:17 +0000

A deadly—and growing—global weather phenomenon mystifies scientists.

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An invisible, unpredictable atmospheric force is wreaking havoc across the globe, sinking superyachts and bringing down planes. Follow scientists as they race to understand these catastrophic weather events, exploring how they form, what causes their devastating impacts, and how we might someday learn to predict them. From high-tech simulations and drone expeditions into thunderclouds to possible links with climate change, join investigators on the cutting edge of research to discover what's truly behind these terrifying "rain bombs" and how we can protect ourselves from their growing power.

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Chapters
00:00 Introduction
05:22 What is a Rain Bomb?
12:25 How Does Hail Form?
19:24 Downbursts and Cold Pools
25:46 Accidents Caused by Downbursts
33:48 What is a Derecho?
39:46 Storm Chasing Rain Bombs
43:54 Protection Against Downbursts

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