The science behind ‘cloud seeding’
NBC News·2025-07-08 10:39
Cloud Seeding Technology - Cloud seeding aims to induce rainfall by providing condensation nuclei for water vapor in clouds [1][2] - Silver iodide and salt are used as seeding agents, dispersed by aircraft [2] - The effectiveness of cloud seeding in producing significant rainfall is debated among scientists [3] - Even when successful, cloud seeding results in small amounts of rain [3] Application in Texas - Cloud seeding is being used in Texas to help farmers increase rainfall [1][2] - The amount of rain produced by cloud seeding is not comparable to the rainfall experienced in Texas recently [3]