NEW DOCUMENTARY
Earthquakes in El Salvador
Premiering January 23, 2027
Join us for the premiere of Extreme Explorations, GeoTrek’s documentary series, with a powerful first installment examining the 1986 El Salvador earthquake and the lasting lessons it offers in disaster preparedness, resilience, and recovery.
20 Years Since Hurricane Katrina
GeoTrek is honoring the 20th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina with a commemorative episode that looks back at one of the most defining storms in modern history. Jim Cantore is a nationally recognized weather figure who was central to the live coverage of Katrina. He shares firsthand experiences from the Gulf Coast, the lessons learned, and what’s changed in hurricane preparedness over the past two decades.
Out in the World
GeoTrek helps people understand extreme weather in a new way—by focusing on the real stories of those who’ve lived through it and those working to reduce its impact. We bring the human side of weather to the forefront, sparking deeper conversations about preparedness and solutions.
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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