Thursday, October 25, 2007

Scientists unveil ways of weakening hurricanes*

Wednesday, October 24, 2007 11:19:23 PM (GMT Standard Time, UTC+00:00)

Rather interesting news item..

LONDON, England, October 22, 2007 - Scientists have come up with a new theory on how to weaken hurricanes and steer them off course.

The theory - tested using only computer simulations so far - is not intended to kill the hurricane but to weaken it slightly, cause it to veer in a different direction, which has potentially legal and social issues.

"The social and legal issues are daunting. If a hurricane were coming towards Miami with the potential to cause damage and kill people, and we diverted it, another town or village hit by it would sue us. They'll say the hurricane is no longer an act of God, but that we caused it," Alamaro said."
(Source)

That.. could get ugly..

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Thursday, October 25, 2007 12:26:42 PM (GMT Standard Time, UTC+00:00)
I'm surprised they didn't just secretly do this without letting anyone know that they could. I wouldn't be surprised if Cuba is particularly "unlucky" in future Hurricane Seasons and Florida is spared.
Friday, October 26, 2007 10:20:42 AM (GMT Standard Time, UTC+00:00)
Hm.. Are you a fan of conspiracy theory?
Jason Nurse
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