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Geotrek
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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 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, filmmakers, insurance professionals, emergency management specialists, scientists, and storm chasers.


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Nature
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English
United States
144 episodes
since July 19, 2021
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Why Secondary Perils Are Now Driving Insurance Losses

Why Secondary Perils Are Now Driving Insurance Losses

What happens when the natural disasters we once considered “secondary perils” become some of the biggest drivers of insurance losses? On this episode, Hurricane Hal sits down with Kevin Sharp, Chief Risk Officer and Capital Strategy Leader at Victor Insurance and ICAT, for a wide-ranging conversati…
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What Causes Glacial Lake Outburst Floods? The 2026 Himalayas Disaster Explained

What Causes Glacial Lake Outburst Floods? The 2026 Himalayas Disaster Explained

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 Res…
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The Future of Our Coastlines: Resilience, Rising Seas & Saltwater Intrusion with Nina Davis

The Future of Our Coastlines: Resilience, Rising Seas & Saltwater Intrusion with Nina Davis

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 th…
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The Hidden Side of Disaster Recovery: Saving Local Businesses with Gina Spagnola

The Hidden Side of Disaster Recovery: Saving Local Businesses with Gina Spagnola

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, t…
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Why People Ignore Wildfire Risk: The Neuroscience of Fight, Flight & Freeze with Erica Peng

Why People Ignore Wildfire Risk: The Neuroscience of Fight, Flight & Freeze with Erica Peng

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 disast…
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Protecting Summer Camps from Flash Floods: Lessons from the Texas Hill Country Tragedy

Protecting Summer Camps from Flash Floods: Lessons from the Texas Hill Country Tragedy

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 risk…
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Preparing for Hurricanes, Flooding, and Power Outages with Haskell Moore

Preparing for Hurricanes, Flooding, and Power Outages with Haskell Moore

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 an…
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Power Out Cooking Recipe Book: Preparing Families for Storm Recovery with Hidalgo County, TX Officials

Power Out Cooking Recipe Book: Preparing Families for Storm Recovery with Hidalgo County, TX Officials

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 …
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Resilient Homes, Flood Risk & the Broken Housing System with Aris Papadopoulos

Resilient Homes, Flood Risk & the Broken Housing System with Aris Papadopoulos

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 comm…
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How Past Climates Predict Future Hurricanes with Dr. Joanne Muller

How Past Climates Predict Future Hurricanes with Dr. Joanne Muller

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 …
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