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Hail clouds often exhibit a characteristic green coloration.[1]

Photo Credit: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration/Department of Commerce

URL: http://www.crh.noaa.gov/iwx/program_areas/wxpics/clouds_sun/032003kinderhook2.jpg ; dead link, now at https://www.weather.gov/iwx/suncldpics

NOAA Image ID: 032003kinderhook2.jpg

Description: Pea sized hail producing clouds near Kinderhook, Michigan March 20, 2003.

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Camera manufacturer	CAMERA
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Date and time of data generation	15:33, 20 March 2003
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Date and time of digitizing	15:33, 20 March 2003
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