Which technology used to predict natural hazards provides the greatest warning time before the hazard occurs?

A. Doppler radar for tornadoes
B. seismographs for earthquakes
C. computer modeling systems for hurricanes
D. water level and rainfall simulators for floods

1 answer

C. computer modeling systems for hurricanes

Computer modeling systems for hurricanes generally provide the greatest warning time before the hazard occurs. These models can forecast a hurricane's path and intensity days in advance, while the other options (Doppler radar for tornadoes, seismographs for earthquakes, and water level/rainfall simulators for floods) typically offer less warning time. Tornadoes can develop very quickly, earthquakes give little to no warning, and flood warnings depend on real-time data which may not provide as much advance notice as hurricane models.