Nuke 'em. Just nuke 'em.

Why don't we try to destroy tropical cyclones by nuking them?

Apparently, enough people have asked the question: "Why don't we try to destroy tropical cyclones by nuking them?" that the Atlantic Oceanographic and Meteorological Laboratory (AOML) has had to make an entry into their FAQ to explain just why this might not be a good idea.

Do they mean to suggest that detonating nuclear weapons can't be used to affect the world's atmosphere for the better? I just watched The Core last night and, by God, I've learned that such things are indeed possible.

(Lingering quote from the movie, spoken by the nerdish hacker character whilst jumping up, hands raised in a victorious cheer, with what can only be described as orgasmic joy: "The planet is healing itself!" I knew there was a reason I didn't watch this movie in the theater.)

Posted in Thoughts on Sunday, 21 September, 2003 (digg this)

Comments

Calculator Blaine wrote:

This post really caught my eye, and gave me a laugh. I can't believe that people think of these things, well I guess I can believe it. People...

Posted on September 29, 2003 10:36 PM

zac wrote:

Tyler, I must argue... by setting off nuclear weapons we might just rid ourselves of some of the idiots who think this a good idea... Like me for example.

Posted on October 7, 2003 11:34 PM

user24 wrote:

from the site:

"this is not a good idea"

no kidding!

Posted on January 13, 2004 11:51 AM