Hurricanes have been seeded with silver iodide to attempt to ____.
A)minimize storm surges
B)reduce their winds
C)mitigate flooding
D)make hurricanes dissipate immediately upon formation
E)change their paths

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Silver iodide has been used in cloud seeding experiments to attempt to reduce the intensity of hurricanes, specifically targeting their wind speeds. This method aims to encourage the formation of ice in the upper levels of hurricanes, potentially altering the internal heat dynamics and reducing wind speeds.

Hurricanes Have Been Seeded with Silver Iodide to Attempt to ____