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version 4.5
June 1, 2012
C : TROPICAL CYCLONE MODIFICATION AND MYTHS
Text version of TROPICAL CYCLONE MODIFICATION AND MYTHS
C1) Doesn't the low pressure in the tropical cyclone center cause the storm surge?
C2) Doesn't the friction over land kill tropical cyclones?
C3) Aren't big tropical cyclones also intense tropical cyclones?
C4) Has there ever been an attempt or experiment to reduce the strength of a hurricane ?
C5) Why don't we try to destroy tropical cyclones by: (pick one or more)
seeding them with silver iodide ?
placing a substance on the ocean surface ?
nuking them ?
adding water absorbing substances ?
cooling the surface waters with icebergs or deep ocean water?
harnessing their energy ?
altering their heat balance using high altitude particles ?
seeding them with hygroscopic particles ?
other means ?
C6) During a hurricane are you supposed to have the windows and doors on the storm side closed and the windows and doors on the lee side open ?
C7) Should I tape my windows when a hurricane threatens?
C8) How will a hurricane be affected by an oil slick? How will an oil slick be affected by a hurricane?
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