In Thinking About the Effects of Hurricanes for the Future

question 25

Essay

In thinking about the effects of hurricanes for the future, there are two things to consider. First, the ability to predict hurricanes is getting better. Second, there are more people moving to coastal areas. In your opinion, which is the more important issue for a hurricane disaster? What are the limitations of hurricane prediction and what are the problems associated with people living on the shoreline? Which do you think has the greater effect on the problem?

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