Changing how people view and prepare for extreme weather.
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We share real stories from people in the impact zone and highlight research from professionals on the cutting edge of applied sciences.
Our guests include architects, engineers, scientists, urban planners, disaster response specialists, contractors, insurance professionals, meteorologists, and storm chasers.
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We trust the stories you hear on GeoTrek will help you develop a more accurate picture of extreme conditions around the world and make you and your community more resilient.
Hurricane Hal
Dr. "Hurricane Hal" Needham is the lead writer and podcast host for GeoTrek and an extreme weather and data scientist with more than 15 years of experience conducting data driven risk analysis for disaster-prone communities. He develops cutting-edge technology, such as flood information systems, that help communities make crucial flood risk and mitigation decisions.
Needham is an award-winning public speaker on the topic of applied science and has been featured on science specials through PBS and the BBC. He has obtained a B.S. from Penn State University and M.S. and doctoral degrees from Louisiana State University.
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