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Cloud seeding is a weather modification technique designed to enhance precipitation by dispersing substances into the atmosphere that act as cloud condensation or ice nuclei. The goal is to encourage clouds to produce rain, snow, or hail. Here’s an overview of how it works, the methods used, and its implications:

How Cloud Seeding Works
Identifying Suitable Clouds: Clouds with sufficient moisture are essential for seeding.
Seeding Agents: Chemicals such as silver iodide, potassium iodide, or sodium chloride (common salt) are used because their structure mimics ice crystals, promoting water droplet formation.
Dispersal Methods:
Aircraft release the agents directly into the clouds.
Ground-based generators release the agents, which are carried upward by air currents.
Reaction in the Clouds: The seeding agents provide nuclei around which moisture condenses or freezes, potentially increasing the likelihood of precipitation.

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