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Catastrophic Engineering with Ethan Moriarty


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Gabriel Harber dives into the critical topic of building codes and disaster resilience with Ethan Moriarty. Inspired by a segment from the Odd Lots podcast, the discussion explores lessons learned from past severe weather disasters.

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00:00 Introducing Ethan Moriarty

01:12 Insurance Issues in Florida

03:48 Ethan’s YouTube Journey

05:44 Florida’s Building Codes and Hurricane Andrew

10:09 Comparing Building Practices Across States

13:31 Preventative Measures and Resilience

18:29 Flood Mitigation in Hoboken, NJ

31:30 The Power of Water and Flooding

33:23 Closing Thoughts and Call to Action

In this episode of Chaser Chat, Gabriel Harber sits down with Ethan Moriarty, a mechanical engineer and weather enthusiast, to explore the fascinating connection between engineering, disaster prevention, and weather resilience. Ethan shares insights from his popular YouTube channel, June First, where he blends storytelling, historical weather analyses, and innovative engineering concepts to improve storm preparedness and response. Together, they discuss the lessons learned from events like Hurricane Andrew and Hurricane Helene, emphasizing the importance of building codes and proactive planning.

Listeners will gain an understanding of how stronger building regulations in Florida have minimized damage from storms compared to neighboring states with looser codes. Ethan also highlights how innovative technologies, like fortified structures and advanced stormwater systems, are being developed to protect communities in flood-prone and tornado-affected areas. This episode dives deep into the critical role of individual action, government policy, and engineering ingenuity in reducing disaster impact.

Whether you’re interested in storm chasing, disaster mitigation, or the science of severe weather, this episode provides an engaging and informative look at the future of weather resilience. Don’t miss this thought-provoking conversation with Ethan Moriarty, blending the worlds of engineering and meteorology in ways that inspire action and innovation.

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