I know that is way off topic, but thought it was super interesting....hmm, but maybe it could save some fig tree damage?!
Modeling has shown that offshore wind farms can pull a lot of the power out of an oncoming hurricane while being an engineering project that can ultimately pay for itself. Images of a future high tech US coast line are entering my mind! Very cool.
http://www.accuweather.com/en/weather-news/thousands-of-offshore-turbines/24626158