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GeoTrek

The GeoTrek podcast explores the world to tell stories about extreme weather and natural disasters not covered by the mainstream media. Each conversation takes a deep-dive into the world where extreme forces of nature threaten to inflict fatalities and economic losses on vulnerable populations.These engaging stories help listeners prepare for extreme events, making their families and communities more resilient. Our guests include meteorologists, innovators, science communicators, thought leaders,

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58:17

Assessing Risk at the Interface of Insurance and Real...

GeoTrek ·

2022/11/08

This podcast assesses risk at the interface of insurance and real estate with Andrea Pelletier, Client Advisor and Agency Partner at Gulfshore Insurance. While much of the content relates to the industry in Florida, we also discuss why Superstorm Sandy’s transition to an extratropical cyclone saved homeowners money on their insurance deductible in New Jersey and New York.

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42:33

Superstorm Sandy’s 10-year Anniversary: Insights from...

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2022/11/01

Superstorm Sandy devastated the mid-Atlantic and northeastern U.S. states with 72 direct deaths in the region and over $50 billion in damage. This podcast looks back at the storm with interviews from Long Island, New York.

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49:26

Hurricane Risk Communication with Bill Read, Jonathan...

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2022/10/25

This episode shares insights on how to better communicate complex wind and flood hazards related to landfalling hurricanes, with guests Bill Read, Jonathan Brazzell and Brian and Lisa Flanakin.

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47:46

An In-Depth Look at Emergency Management with...

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2022/10/18

Brandy Mai, emergency management consultant and disaster communications specialist, provides insights on how to best communicate risk, with a look back at Hurricane Ian.

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51:34

Voices from the Hurricane Ian Disaster Zone

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2022/10/11

This podcast features interviews with storm survivors in southwest Florida in the week after Hurricane Ian’s landfall, where catastrophic flood and wind impacts were observed.

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35:26

Documenting Hurricane Ian in Southwest Florida

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2022/10/04

Hurricane Ian struck southwest Florida as a cat-4 hurricane on Sep 28, 2022. This podcast provides field work insights from before, during and after landfall.

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42:00

Building Better to Mitigate Disasters with Alex Cary...

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2022/09/26

Alex Cary, FORTIFIED Market Development Manager at The Insurance Institute for Business and Home Safety (IBHS), shares insights about how to build better to minimize storm damage.

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50:25

Building Better along the Mississippi Hurricane Coast...

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2022/09/19

Mississippi observes the highest storm surges in the Western Hemisphere. Scott Sundberg, a structural engineer who lives in this hurricane-prone area, educates us about how to build better in this region.

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50:17

Sustainability and Resiliency for Disaster-Prone...

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2022/09/12

Hank Hodde, Sustainability and Resiliency Coordinator for Pinellas County, Florida, shares insights about how to make disaster-prone communities more resilient.

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47:52

Answering Career Questions from a High School Student

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2022/09/06

Episode #44 is interactive, as Dr. Hal answers career questions from a high school student interested to one day work in meteorology, climatology or disaster science.

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52:20

Remembering Hurricane Katrina with Chris Franklin –...

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2022/08/29

Hurricane Katrina struck the Gulf Coast 17 years ago today. We reflect on the upheaval this disaster caused in the region, and get hurricane forecast/ communication tips from Chris Franklin, Chief Meteorologist of WWLTV, in New Orleans.

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47:23

Remembering Hurricane Katrina with Chris Franklin-...

GeoTrek ·

2022/08/22

Catastrophic Hurricane Katrina slammed the Gulf Coast 17 years ago this month. This podcast remembers Katrina in an interview with Chris Franklin, New Orleans native and Chief Meteorologist with WWL-TV, in part 1 of a 2-part podcast.

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53:33

Sea Level Rise with Renee Collini

GeoTrek ·

2022/08/12

Sea-level rise is emerging as a high-profile topic related to climate change. Renee Collini shares the science behind rising seas, some surprising impacts right at the coast and inland, as well as some adaptation options to mitigate the impacts of this hazard.

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39:45

The Growing Danger of Sargassum Seaweed Inundations

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2022/08/08

Franziska Elmer and Paola Diaz share insights about sargassum seaweed inundations, which have a growing impact in the Caribbean Sea, Gulf of Mexico, and Atlantic Ocean. Sargassum can inflict a coastal hazard for the ecosystem, economy, and public health.

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44:11

The National Tropical Weather Conference with Alex...

GeoTrek ·

2022/08/01

The National Tropical Weather Conference is a reliable source of information as we head into the heart of hurricane season. This episode goes behind the scenes of the conference, interviewing Alex Garcia and Tim Smith, who provide leadership for both the weekly virtual conference and the in-person conference every April.

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44:58

Beach Safety in Complex Coastal Environments with...

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2022/07/25

Peter Davis, award-winning lifesaving expert and water sports athlete, shares about hidden dangers in complex coastal environments. He also provides some life lessons about teamwork and preparing for all contingencies that are applicable both at the coast and far inland.

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45:59

New Mexico’s Chile Pepper Industry with Dr. Stephanie...

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2022/07/18

Chile peppers are a prolific food in New Mexico, showing up in omelettes, burritos, enchiladas, tacos, and even cheeseburgers. Dr. Stephanie Walker takes us behind the scenes in this episode to explore the history of this crop, as well as the impacts of weather and climate on its growth.

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49:27

Students Designing and Deploying Sensors to Improve...

GeoTrek ·

2022/07/11

Students at the University of New Mexico are designing and deploying flood sensors to improve flood prediction models. Dr. Fernando Moreau and Dr. Su Zhang share about the unique culture in this university, where students are encouraged to create and innovate science, while involved in student mentorship. This work helps improve the prediction and response to flooding from monsoon rains in the summer months.

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49:22

Local Historian, Dan Flores, in Eastern New Mexico

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2022/07/05

Santa Rosa, New Mexico experienced a population explosion after the railroad came to town in 1901, and the city remained well-connected, as iconic Route 66 brought people through town from the Depression through the 1970s. Throughout its history, the town has experienced severe droughts and floods, with both hazards striking the town hard in 1937. On this podcast episode, local historian Dan Flores shares perspectives of both natural and human history in this region of eastern New Mexico.

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43:16

Chasing Severe Storms in the Great Plains

GeoTrek ·

2022/06/27

Join us for severe storm chasing on the Great Plains in this episode of the GeoTrek podcast. We cover chases in Texas, Minnesota, and South Dakota, including interviews with impacted people on the ground. We also interview Dr. Victor Gensini, severe storm researcher and storm chaser, to learn more about the science behind these storms and hear about his recent 10,000 miles of storm chasing this season.

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