Earthquakes, Tsunamis & Helene: Understanding Disasters | Podcast Ep. 553

In this episode of the Carolina Weather Group, Duke University Associate Professor Dr. Brian McAdoo joins us to share his first-hand experience witnessing a tsunami in Hawaii just weeks ago. With decades of research into earthquakes, tsunamis, and the disaster management cycle, Dr. McAdoo offers valuable insights into how communities respond, recover, and prepare for the next natural disaster.We discuss:What it was like to see a tsunami in person after years of studying them.Why the recent Pacific tsunami wasn’t worse—and what made the difference.How the Disaster Management Cycle applies to events like Hurricane Helene.Ways communities can strengthen resilience and prepare for the future.The importance of simulating future disasters.Plus, Frank Strait has the latest on Tropical Storm Erin and the rest of the Atlantic hurricane season.📅 Watch now to learn how science, preparation, and local action can save lives before, during, and after disasters.#weather #northcarolina #southcarolina #ncwx #scwx #podcast📹 Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmhGiYbMDccQcdSjpf87nGg/join🧢 MERCH: https://carolinaweathergroup.qbstores.com/💸 LEAVE A TIP: https://streamelements.com/carolinawxgroup/tip🎙️ SUBSCRIBE TO OUR PODCAST: https://anchor.fm/carolinaweather🔔 SUPPORT US ON PATREON: https://patreon.com/carolinaweathergroup💻 VISIT OUR WEBSITE: https://carolinaweathergroup.comThe Carolina Weather Group operates a weekly talk show of the same name. Broadcasting each week from the Carolinas, the show is dedicated to covering weather, science, technology, and more with newsmakers from the field of atmospheric science. With co-hosts across both North Carolina and South Carolina, the show may closely feature both NC weather and SC weather, but the topics are universally enjoyable for any weather fan. Join us as we talk about weather, the environment, the atmosphere, space travel, and all the technology that makes it possible.