Scientists have tried to modify hurricanes by ____.
A) placing an oil slick over the ocean water and igniting it
B) seeding the hurricanes with silver iodide
C) igniting large smoke bombs in the eye of the storm
D) seeding the hurricanes with hair-thin pieces of aluminum called chaff

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Seeding hurricanes with silver iodide has been a method attempted to modify hurricanes, based on the idea that it could encourage rainout in the storm's outer bands, potentially weakening the hurricane. Other methods listed have not been scientifically pursued or proven effective in hurricane modification.

Scientists Have Tried to Modify Hurricanes by ____