Why Don't We Just Nuke Hurricanes?

The video explores the idea of using nuclear weapons to disrupt hurricanes. It explains why this approach is not feasible due to the massive energy of hurricanes compared to nuclear explosions and the dangerous radiation fallout. Alternative methods to weaken hurricanes are discussed, but they also face significant challenges, including the immense energy required and the unpredictability of storm development.

What is a major concern when considering the use of nuclear weapons to disrupt hurricanes?

• The cost of nuclear weapons

• The release of dangerous radiation

• The speed of the hurricane

• The size of the hurricane

Why are nuclear explosions ineffective in significantly weakening hurricanes?

• Nuclear explosions are too expensive

• Hurricanes move too fast

• Nuclear explosions are too weak compared to the energy of hurricanes

• Hurricanes are too small

What is one proposed method to weaken hurricanes by altering air pressure?

• Decreasing the air pressure in the storm's center

• Increasing the air pressure in the storm's center

• Using water cannons

• Using large fans

What is a challenge in targeting tropical depressions with nuclear weapons?

• They move too quickly

• They are too small to detect

• There are too many to target effectively

• They are too far from land

What is a major downside of attempting to eliminate all tropical depressions with nuclear weapons?

• It would require too many people

• It would be too expensive and cause radioactive fallout

• It would be too time-consuming

• It would be too difficult to coordinate