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Geotrek
by Geotrek
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.Visit 👉 https://www.geo-trek.com/Subscribe on Youtube 👉 https://www.youtube.com/@geotrekpodcastLi
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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 Research Associate with the High Mountains Adaptation Partnership (HiMAP).The conversation examines the catastrophic August 26, 2026 flood and debris flow near the Nepal-Tibet border and breaks down the chain of events that can turn glacier and permafrost instability into a devastating downstream flood. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
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.Visit 👉 https://www.geo-trek.com/Subscribe on Youtube 👉 https://www.youtube.com/@geotrekpodcastLi
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