Changing how people view and prepare for extreme weather.
20 Years Since Hurricane Katrina
GeoTrek is honoring the 20th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina with a commemorative episode that looks back at one of the most defining storms in modern history. Jim Cantore is a nationally recognized weather figure who was central to the live coverage of Katrina. He shares firsthand experiences from the Gulf Coast, the lessons learned, and what’s changed in hurricane preparedness over the past two decades. Premieres August 26.
100th Episode
Historic Hurricane Beryl broke many Atlantic basin hurricane records, becoming the earliest cat-4, then the earliest cat-5 hurricane to form in the Atlantic Hurricane Season. Beryl was also the only cat-4 hurricane to form in June, and the furthest east a hurricane has formed in June.
This 100th episode features interviews with Dr. Brian McNoldy, Senior Research Associate at the University of Miami, and Dr. Phil Klotzbach, Senior Research Scientist at Colorado State University. These experts provide historical context for this record-breaking storm before we share on-the-ground interviews with storm survivors in Texas.
Out In The World
GeoTrek helps people understand extreme weather in a new way—by focusing on the real stories of those who’ve lived through it and those working to reduce its impact. We bring the human side of weather to the forefront, sparking deeper conversations about preparedness and solutions.
Hurricane Hal
Dr. "Hurricane Hal" Needham is the lead writer and podcast host for GeoTrek and an extreme weather and data scientist with more than 15 years of experience conducting data driven risk analysis for disaster-prone communities. He develops cutting-edge technology, such as flood information systems, that help communities make crucial flood risk and mitigation decisions.
Needham is an award-winning public speaker on the topic of applied science and has been featured on science specials through PBS and the BBC. He has obtained a B.S. from Penn State University and M.S. and doctoral degrees from Louisiana State University.
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