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Infographics & Videos

Sometimes, a picture (or a chart, graph, video, or map) tells a better story.

Infographic: The Science Behind Summer Storms

New Hampshire Public Radio | By Sara Plourde

Published June 26, 2014 at 8:30 AM EDT

With warming weather comes stormy weather - but why is that? If it's been a while since elementary school science class, catch up on the phenomena of summer thunderstorms and hail with this primer.

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Sara Plourde

Sara has been a part of NHPR since 2011. Her work includes data visualizations, data journalism, original stories reported on the web, video, photos and illustrations. She is responsible for the station's visual style and print design, as well as the user experience of NHPR's digital platforms.

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