In the South we know hurricanes all too well… so this hurricane season Dr. Bob and Dr. Aimée Thomas decided to go even deeper. This episode features Mark Schleifstein, a Pulitzer Prize-winning environmental journalist and is a must listen if you want to understand the complexities of hurricanes.

Are hurricanes really getting stronger due to climate change?

What happens to birds, plants and other animals during hurricanes?

What does a naturalist notice before and after a hurricane?

What does the “eye” tell you about a hurricane and why do they spin?

How much do wetlands reduce storm surge?

What do hurricane hunters do?

These are just some questions we will answer!

Referenced Links:

Dr. Bob's Lecture Notes: Meteorology and Hurricanes

Hurricane Hunters in Florence YouTube video

Study about lizards and toe pads during hurricanes

How wetlands reduce strom surge

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Hosts: Dr. Robert Thomas and Dr. Aimée Thomas

Produced by Emma Reid

Intro Music composition by Hunter Wainwright