GeoTrek

Feb 25 2025 108 ep. 42 mins 3
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GeoTrek investigates the impacts of extreme weather and natural disasters on individuals and communities. Our goal is to help improve your decision making, risk assessment and communication related to extreme events, so you can take action to make yourself, your family and your community more resilient. Our guests include scientists, storm chasers, farmers, urban planners, disaster response professionals, and travelers/ explorers. Visit our website 👉  https://www.geo-trek.com/ Listen to our Podcast 👉   iTunes - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/geotrek/id1577259065 Spotify 👉   https://open.spotify.com/show/73GLqlNgdJr04KoI5yU6h5 Follow us on Facebook 👉   https://www.facebook.com/GeoTrekbyCNC Join our Facebook Group 👉   https://www.facebook.com/groups/515960219869748 Follow us on Instagram 👉  https://www.instagram.com/_geotrek/ Follow us on Twitter 👉  https://twitter.com/_geotrek Follow us on TikTok 👉   https://www.tiktok.com/@_geotrek

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Optimizing Transportation Business for Winter Weather

Feb 25 2025 32 mins  
In Episode 108 of the GeoTrek Podcast, we explore how extreme winter weather impacts the transportation and logistics industry. From blizzards to icy roads, truck drivers and logistics professionals must navigate unpredictable and often dangerous conditions to keep supply chains moving.Our guest, Gary Falldin, Senior Director of Industry Solutions at Platform Science, shares expert

The January 2025 Fires in Southern California

Feb 11 2025 36 mins  
In Episode 107 of the GeoTrek Podcast, we analyze the devastating January 2025 wildfires in Southern California and discuss how communities can better prepare for future wildfire threats. Our special guest, Steve Hawks, Senior Director for Wildfire at IBHS and former CAL FIRE Battalion Chief, brings decades of expertise in wildland firefighting and fire prevention. Having been depl

How Extreme Weather Impacts Professional Sports Performances

Jan 28 2025 32 mins  
In Episode 106 of GeoTrek, we explore the fascinating intersection of extreme weather and professional sports. Special guest Mark Paquette, an expert on how weather influences sports, gambling, and betting, joins Dr. Hal Needham to discuss the surprising ways weather conditions impact athlete performance and game outcomes.From wind and rain to heat and humidity, discover how teams

All About Avalanches - How do Forecasters Predict Avalanches?

Jan 14 2025 35 mins  
Join us for Episode 105 of the GeoTrek Podcast, where we dive deep into the world of avalanches! Simon Trautman, Director of the National Avalanche Center, breaks down the science behind how avalanches form, the tools forecasters use to predict them, and the essential steps to interpret avalanche ratings for safer mountain adventures.In this episode, Simon and Dr. Hal Needham discu

Insights on Hurricanes Helene and Milton with Dr. Jennifer Collins

Oct 22 2024 32 mins  
Hurricanes Helene and Milton recently impacted west-central Florida, including the Tampa/ St. Pete metro area. Dr. Jennifer Collins, Professor in the School of Geosciences at the University of South Florida shares insights on the physical and social impacts of these massive storms.

Heavy Rainfall Below Sea Level – The Challenge of Freshwater Flooding in New Orleans

Sep 26 2024 32 mins  
Gain insights on the challenge of freshwater flooding below sea level, as we explore New Orleans with Chris Franklin, Andrew Woodroof and Johnny Vindigni.

Voices from the 2024 Texas Groundwater Summit

Aug 27 2024 33 mins  
In this episode of the GeoTrek Podcast, we bring you exclusive insights from the 2024 Texas Groundwater Summit, where industry experts and thought leaders gathered to discuss the latest trends, challenges, and advancements in groundwater management in Texas. Join us as we sit down with special guests from the summit to explore the critical issues surrounding groundwater sustainabil

Tropical Storm Debby and The Science Behind Slow-Moving Tropical Cyclones with Jim Kossin

Aug 13 2024 33 mins  
After making landfall in Florida as a hurricane, Tropical Storm Debby stalled out along the South Carolina coast, bringing days of heavy rain impacts to the region. This podcast investigates the science behind the increasing number of slow-moving tropical cyclones impacting the U.S. over the past decade.

Historic Hurricane Beryl with Brian McNoldy and Phil Klotzbach

Jul 30 2024 38 mins  
Historic Hurricane Beryl broke many Atlantic basin hurricane records, becoming the farthest east hurricane and the only cat-4 hurricane to form in June, then the earliest cat-5 hurricane on record. This podcast features interviews with Brian McNoldy and Phil Klotzbach, who provide historic context for this record-breaking storm, as well as on-the-ground interviews with storm surviv

Coastal Resiliency from an Engineering Perspective, with Dr. Bret Webb

Jul 16 2024 37 mins  
Engineering provides many solutions to reduce losses from coastal hazards. But how do we determine optimal solutions, considering design criteria, budgets, and community input? Dr. Bret Webb, Professor of Civil Engineering at University of South Alabama, provides engineering perspectives on coastal resiliency in this episode.