If we can get rid of clouds using silver oxide, why don’t we use that method on hurricanes?

Question

This article does not mention silver oxide, but regardless of what chemicals are used why don’t we attempt to weaken catastrophic storms in any way?

[https://www.theguardian.com/science/2004/jun/24/thisweekssciencequestions3](https://www.theguardian.com/science/2004/jun/24/thisweekssciencequestions3)

In: Planetary Science

Answer 1

Using silver oxide to try and break up hurricane clouds would be like trying to redirect a freight train with a BB gun