Understanding Cloud Seeding: What is Artificial Rain?

Learn what artificial rain is, commonly known as cloud seeding, and its role in agriculture and water management.

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Artificial rain is called cloud seeding. This weather modification technique involves dispersing substances like silver iodide or sodium chloride into clouds to encourage precipitation. It’s used in agriculture, water management, and reducing the impact of droughts.

FAQs & Answers

  1. How does cloud seeding work? Cloud seeding works by dispersing substances like silver iodide into clouds to encourage precipitation.
  2. What are the benefits of cloud seeding? Cloud seeding can help improve agricultural yields, manage water resources, and mitigate drought effects.
  3. Is cloud seeding safe? Yes, when conducted properly, cloud seeding is considered a safe method of weather modification.
  4. Are there any drawbacks to cloud seeding? Some drawbacks include potential environmental impacts and uncertainties about effectiveness in different weather conditions.

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