Lots Of People Have Suggested Nuking Hurricanes, But Scientists Say No

Lots Of People Have Suggested Nuking Hurricanes, But Scientists Say No

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The transcript discusses the idea of modifying hurricanes, including a proposal by President Trump to explore using nuclear weapons to disrupt them. NOAA frequently receives inquiries about this topic and has a dedicated page to debunk myths. Historical attempts, like Project Stormfury, aimed to weaken storms using silver iodide but were unsuccessful. The NOAA highlights the impracticality and environmental risks of using nuclear weapons, noting that only a small percentage of tropical disturbances become hurricanes, and fallout could cause severe environmental damage.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which government agency is frequently asked about unconventional hurricane mitigation strategies?

NASA

NOAA

FEMA

EPA

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the main goal of Project Stormfury?

To weaken tropical weather using silver iodide

To create artificial hurricanes

To strengthen tropical storms

To predict hurricane paths

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why was Project Stormfury ultimately deemed unsuccessful?

It was too expensive

It caused environmental damage

It failed to weaken storms effectively

It was politically controversial

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What percentage of tropical disturbances in the Atlantic Basin typically become hurricanes each year?

20%

6%

15%

10%

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a major risk of using nuclear weapons to disrupt hurricanes?

Creation of new storm systems

Increased hurricane strength

Radioactive fallout affecting land areas

Global warming acceleration