Corn Belt groundwater and irrigation boost thunderstorm complexes by 24–35%, simulations show
Editors have highlighted the following attributes while ensuring the content's credibility: fact-checked peer-reviewed publication trusted source proofread The GIST Add as preferred source A thunderstorm drenches corn fields. Credit: USDA Photo by Lance Cheung An international team of scientists has demonstrated how powerful thunderstorm complexes over the U.S. Corn Belt are fueled by moisture rising from the region's fertile fields or just beneath them.
- ▪Editors have highlighted the following attributes while ensuring the content's credibility: fact-checked peer-reviewed publication trusted source proofread The GIST Add as preferred source A thunderstorm drenches corn fields.
- ▪Credit: USDA Photo by Lance Cheung An international team of scientists has demonstrated how powerful thunderstorm complexes over the U.S.
- ▪Corn Belt are fueled by moisture rising from the region's fertile fields or just beneath them.
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May 27, 2026 Corn Belt groundwater and irrigation boost thunderstorm complexes by 24–35%, simulations show by David Hosansky, NSF National Center for Atmospheric Research edited by Gaby Clark, reviewed by Robert Egan Gaby Clark Scientific Editor Meet our editorial team Behind our editorial process Robert Egan Associate Editor Meet our editorial team Behind our editorial process Editors' notes This article has been reviewed according to Science X's editorial process and policies. Editors have highlighted the following attributes while ensuring the content's credibility: fact-checked peer-reviewed publication trusted source proofread The GIST Add as preferred source A thunderstorm drenches corn fields.
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