How have scientific advancements helped reduce the impact of hazardous events on society?

Scientific advances can detect and forecast some hazardous events, such as hurricanes, before they happen. This warning gives people time to prepare or evacuate, reducing potential damage, though it cannot prevent every hazard or detect all of them. Therefore, the correct choice is that science helps society plan for some hazardous events and mitigate their impact.

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