What causes a glacial lake outburst flood, and why are these disasters becoming a growing concern in high mountain regions?In this episode of GeoTrek, Hurricane Hal talks with Dr. Alton C. Byers, a mountain geographer, scientist, mountaineer, Senior Fellow at The Mountain Institute, and Senior Research Associate with the High Mountains Adaptation Partnership (HiMAP).The conversation examines the catastrophic August 26, 2026 flood and debris flow near the Nepal-Tibet border and breaks down the chain

Coastal environments are changing, and preparing for the future means more than simply reacting to the next hurricane.In this episode of GeoTrek, Hurricane Hal sits down with Nina Davis, Habitat Resilience Specialist with PLACE and Extension Associate at Mississippi State University, to explore the complex relationship between people, infrastructure, and the natural environments along our coastlines.From living shorelines and storm surge to sea level rise and the often-overlooked threat of saltwater

When disasters strike, homes and families often receive immediate attention—but how do businesses recover? Gina Spagnola, President and CEO of the Galveston Regional Chamber of Commerce, shares how chambers of commerce help businesses rebuild, recover, and get back on their feet after hurricanes, tornadoes, floods, wildfires, and other disasters.From Hurricane Ike in Galveston to disaster recovery efforts across the United States and internationally, Gina explains the lessons she has learned about

When disaster strikes, why do some people prepare while others delay, deny, or freeze?In this episode, Hurricane Hal sits down with Erica Peng, UC Berkeley Haas School of Business lecturer and neuroscience educator, to explore the hidden role that our fight, flight, freeze response plays in disaster preparedness, leadership, and decision-making.Drawing from neuroscience, psychology, and her own experience leading wildfire mitigation efforts in a high-risk California community, Erica explains why

On this episode of GeoTrek, host Hurricane Hal welcomes Laura Myers and Nick Stanley to discuss how we can better protect summer camps and outdoor recreation areas from the growing threat of flash floods.Using the devastating Texas Hill Country tragedy as a case study, they explore the unique risks facing camps located near rivers, canyons, and steep terrain, the role of land-use planning and regulations, and how advanced GIS technology can help identify safer locations and improve emergency

Hurricane season brings more than just strong winds—it brings critical decisions that can impact your safety, your family, and your recovery.In this episode of GeoTrek, Hurricane Hal Needham sits down with hurricane preparedness expert Haskell Moore, President of Hurricane Preparedness Training and Consulting, LLC. With more than two decades of experience in disaster preparedness education and training delivered to audiences across 54 countries, Haskell shares practical strategies that families,

When the power goes out after a hurricane, flood, or severe storm, one of the first challenges families face is figuring out how to safely prepare meals without electricity.In this episode of GeoTrek, Hurricane Hal Needham sits down with Hidalgo County, Texas Judge Richard Cortez, Assistant Chief of Staff Hilda Salinas, and Director of Administrative Operations Lizbeth Gonzalez to discuss the Power Out Cooking Recipe Book—an innovative community preparedness initiative designed to help residents

Aris Papadopoulos joins host Hal Needham for an in-depth discussion on consumer resilience, vulnerable development, and the future of resilient housing.After surviving the events surrounding the September 11 attacks near the World Trade Center, Aris began questioning why so many buildings and communities are designed with avoidable vulnerabilities. Since then, he has dedicated his work to educating consumers on how to make smarter decisions about where they live and how homes are built.The episode

In this episode of the GeoTrek podcast, Dr. Jo Muller shares insights about the importance of paleoclimatology to improve our understanding of the risk for hurricane impacts and flooding in coastal areas. Professor Dr. Joanne Muller is the Whitaker Institute Eminent Scholar in the College of Arts and Sciences at Florida Gulf Coast University. She received her PhD in Paleoclimatology from James Cook University Australia and undertook her post-doctoral research at the Woods Hole Oceanographic

Wildfires are becoming more frequent—and far more destructive—damaging critical infrastructure from substations and hospitals to telecommunications and water systems. The problem isn’t a shortage of firefighters; it’s that our current technology is outdated and no longer equipped for today’s escalating risks.In this episode, Sunny Sethi, CEO of HEN Technologies, explains why resilience can’t rely on emergency response alone. Instead, we need a shift toward “smart” fire defense—systems that are

📹 Part 2 of what it's really like to chase the world’s most extreme stories with a camera in hand?In this two-part GeoTrek series, Hurricane Hal sits down with prolific freelance photojournalist and videographer Austin Anderson to unpack a lifetime of stories behind the camera. Austin always comes at stories from unique angles and perspectives that no one else gets.Subscribe for Part 2—you won’t want to miss what he shares next!👉 Follow Austin Anderson on X: https://x.com/HDTVProducer------🔔

Just nu pratar alla om stablecoins, kryptovalutor vars värde är knutet till vanliga pengar. När Donald Trump skrev under Genius Act i fjol tog krypton ett avgörande steg mot det finansiella finrummet. Men vem kommer att kontrollera framtidens pengar? Johan Cedersjö pratar med Forskning & Framstegs Kristofer Dittmer om vad som gör stablecoins stabila och vilka löften som de egentligen bär på.Läs Kristofer Dittmers artikel i Forskning &

📹 What’s it really like to chase the world’s most extreme stories with a camera in hand? In this two-part GeoTrek series, Hurricane Hal sits down with prolific freelance photojournalist and videographer Austin Anderson to unpack a lifetime of stories behind the camera. Austin always comes at stories from unique angles and perspectives that no one else gets. Subscribe for Part 2—you won’t want to miss what he shares next! 👉 Follow Austin Anderson on X: https://x.com/HDTVProducer ------ 🔔 Subscribe

Ett slumpmässigt svampfynd i en norsk nationalpark banade väg för moderna organtransplantationer. Men trots medicinska genombrott dör tusentals i väntan på ett nytt organ. Nu hoppas forskare att våra vänner djuren ska lösa bristen. Johan Cedersjö och medicinredaktör Per Snaprud följer utvecklingen från upptäckten av ciklosporin till mannen som vaknade upp med ett bultande grishjärta. Vad skulle möjligen kunna gå fel?Läs Per Snapruds artiklar om xenotransplantationer i Forskning &

Vad har en psykedelisk tripp med trygg anknytning att göra? Forskningen kring psykedeliska substanser har tagit rejäl fart efter decennier av förbudspolitik. Men bortom kliniska studier pågår även forskning i gränslandet mellan medicin och mystik. Vad är det man hoppas hitta där? Johan Cedersjö pratar med Pehr Granqvist, professor i psykologi vid Stockholms universitet, som arbetar med anknytningsteori, religiösa erfarenheter och psilocybin.Bildkälla: Psilocybe Mushrooms statues, NIDA,

How do meteorologists communicate severe weather in a way the public actually understands, and acts on? In this episode of GeoTrek, Hurricane Hal sits down with Emily Gracey, host of the Off the Radar Podcast, to talk about the evolving world of meteorology, severe weather communication, and emergency management messaging.Emily shares her personal journey into meteorology and how she built an engaged audience through podcasting and social media while translating complex weather science into

För den som vadar genom internets trollträsk är det lätt att bli luttrad. Men känner du verkligen igen desinformation när du ser den? I det här avsnittet berättar Forskning & Framstegs Lina Wennersten-Gradert om svensk forskning som utmanar bilden av rysk propaganda. Johan tänker tillbaka på EU:s historiska beslut att ta till censurvapnet mot Ryssland och pratar med Charlotte Wagnsson, professor i statsvetenskap vid Försvarshögskolan, om effekterna och vad det kan ha kostat.Läs Lina

Konspirationsteorier verkar vissa vara vaccinerade mot, medan andra ser microchip i varenda spruta. Varför är det så? I det här avsnittet följer Johan Cedersjö en unik studie från pandemins första månader, där forskaren Predrag Petrovic undersöker sambandet mellan psykosbenägenhet och tron på covidkonspirationer. Vad händer i hjärnan när en idé får fäste och kan en liten dos paranoia vara hälsosam?Läs Predrag Petrovics artikel i Forskning &

In this episode of GeoTrek, Hurricane Hal sits down with Joe Martucci, New Jersey’s only Certified Broadcast and Digital Meteorologist and an FAA-certified drone pilot. They explore how he communicates critical weather information across a state known for dramatic seasonal swings — from coastal storms to inland snow — and a population as diverse as its climate. It’s a focused conversation on forecasting, public trust, and delivering clear warnings in a place where both the weather and the people

När svenska fängelser fylls väcks gamla idéer till liv. Ska vi låsa in fångar på skepp eller skicka dem utomlands? Historikern Oscar Karlsson berättar vad 1700-talets England lär oss om fängslande nödlösningar. Nu ska Sverige hyra fängelseplatser i Estland och Johan Cedersjö vänder sig till Göran Duus Otterström, professor i statsvetenskap, för att reda ut varför det känns en smula märkligt.Läs Oscar Karlsson artiklar i Forskning &