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An evaporator of iodine for purposes of weather control

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Description is made of a compact evaporator of elementary iodine substance and its use for purposes of weather-modification is proposed.

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Montefinale, A.C., Gori, E.G. & Papée, H.M. An evaporator of iodine for purposes of weather control. PAGEOPH 91, 211–217 (1971). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00879568

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