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Geotrek episodes

August 15, 2023 Extreme Weather and Aviation with Jonathan Frank
Boeing 777 Captain and accomplished artist Jonathan Frank takes us on an around-the-world adventure to explore the impacts of extreme weather on aviation.

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40 min
August 01, 2023 Women In Coastal Science: Engineer Tiffany Staten with PEA Group
Tiffany Staten, Engineer with PEA Group in Houston, Texas, shares her vision for sustainable development that mitigates flood losses. This interview was part of the Women in Coastal Science Speaker Series, organized by Galveston's Park Board of Trustees.

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42 min
July 18, 2023 Perspectives on Social Science for Hurricane Risk Mitigation with Dr. Laura Myers
Dr. Laura Myers, Senior Research Scientist and Director of Resiliency at the Alabama Center for Insurance Information and Research, University of Alabama, provides social science perspectives to mitigate losses from hurricanes.

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50 min
July 03, 2023 All About Air Quality, with David Lu, Co-Founder and CEO of Clarity Movement.
This summer, smoke from Canadian wildfires and enhanced urban and industrial pollution have made air quality a high-profile weather story. David Lu, Co-Founder and CEO of Clarity Movement, shares the science behind air pollution, how we can better detect air quality, and practical steps we can take to protect ourselves.

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47 min
June 20, 2023 From Flood Victim to Innovator: Rahel Abraham and CLIMAGUARD
Hurricane Harvey flood victim Rahel Abraham innovated a large, waterproof bag that zips around cars and other large valuable items, like grand pianos. Her Houston-based product is now gaining widespread attention, as it promises to make flood-prone communities around the world more resilient.

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38 min
June 06, 2023 The Janitor Threw Out the Data- The Back Story of Seasonal Hurricane Forecasting with Phil Klotzbach
A janitor throwing out an important stack of tropical climate research papers led Dr. Bill Gray to redirect his research into seasonal hurricane forecasting at Colorado State University. Dr. Phil Klotzbach shares this story, and the science behind seasonal hurricane forecasts.

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44 min
May 24, 2023 Making Communities Stronger with Tim Riecker, The Contrarian Emergency Manager
Tim Riecker, The Contrarian Emergency Manager, shares timeless insights on how to help communities better prepare for disasters, with a focus on extensive stakeholder collaboration to develop better plans.

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45 min
May 09, 2023 The Value of Local Knowledge - Building for Epic Snow Loads in the Sierras
Local knowledge is crucial for building and planning for extreme weather and natural disasters. In this episode, which was recorded live in California's Sierra Nevada during a historic snowfall winter, three professionals share perspectives on what it was like to live and work in such extreme environments.

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40 min
April 26, 2023 Advances in hurricane research, forecasting products and education/ outreach from the National Tropical Weather Conference - recorded LIVE on South Padre Island, Texas
Six experts share insights on cutting-edge hurricane research, forecasting products and education/ outreach at the National Tropical Weather Conference. Explore these insights from Leslie Henderson, Jaime Rhome, Julie Rochman, Brian McNoldy, Ryan Rickert and Derrick Herndon.

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51 min
April 04, 2023 Academic perspectives on the California mega-winter with Daniel Swain, Andrew Schwartz and Julie Kalansky
Academic climate experts Daniel Swain, Andrew Schwartz and Julie Kalansky weigh in on perspectives about California's mega-winter, including measuring near record snow depth, analyzing climate patterns, and discussing potential snow/ flood impacts.

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55 min

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Extreme Weather and Disaster Scientist, Dr. "Hurricane Hal" hosts the Geotrek podcast, exploring the world to tell stories about extreme weather and natural disasters not covered…