Over the last 100 years, humans have made great strides in developing technologies that
can forecast severe weather before it happens.
However, despite the best scientific data and
tools available, we are still sometimes
surprised by weather. In 2015, an unexpected
spring storm produced severe tornadoes in
lowa. Sometimes-even with computer models
and satellite imaging-tornadoes, hurricanes,
and other severe storms cause unspeakable
damage to communities.
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Do you think humans will ever be able to
forecast severe weather with 100% accuracy?
What challenges do we face in developing
technology that can do so? Besides
forecasting tools, what other technology is
needed to prevent severe storms from causing
disasters? Do you think all countries have the
financial capability to support the development
and operation of these technologies? If not, do
you think there is an ethical obligation for
countries with more financial resources to help
poorer countries access these technologies?
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