Off the Radar: Best of 2024

12/31/24 • 57 min

Join meteorologists Emily Gracey and Andrew Buck Michael as they countdown Off the Radar's most memorable episodes from 2024. From flying into the eye of a Category 5 with hurricane hunters to exploring the real science behind Hollywood weather movies like "The Perfect Storm" and "Twister," this special episode revisits a year of extraordinary weather stories. Discover how cutting-edge wind modeling is revolutionizing baseball, and relive the show's most fascinating deep dives into meteorology and earth science. Whether you're a long-time listener or new to Off the Radar, this top 10 countdown showcases the unique perspectives and untold stories that made 2024 an unforgettable year in weather.

Listen to exclusive clips and behind-the-scenes insights as Emily and Andrew share their favorite moments where science, storytelling, and severe weather collide.

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Listen to exclusive clips and behind-the-scenes insights as Emily and Andrew share their favorite moments where science, storytelling, and severe weather collide.

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The 2004 Boxing Day Tsunami: A Story of Survival

A massive 9.1 magnitude earthquake under the ocean. A series of tsunami waves moving almost 500 miles an hour. Nearly a quarter of a million people dead across 14 countries. Today we’re going off the radar to talk about one of the largest seismic events ever recorded: the 2004 Indian Ocean earthquake and tsunami, also known as the Boxing Day Tsunami. My guest this week is marine biologist Dr. Dwayne Meadows. He was in coastal Thailand when the deadliest tsunami in history came crashing in, and he was almost a victim of its destructive power. Dwayne was swept out to sea by its powerful waves – and despite the odds, he survived. We’ll be discussing this harrowing event, how to vacation safely along coastal areas, and the impact a tsunami can have on a survivor’s mental health.

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Wave Watchers: The Science of Tsunami Detection

Have you ever wondered how tsunamis are detected? We recently spoke with a survivor of the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami. This week we’re talking with Dr. Stuart Weinstein, Deputy Director of the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center. We’ll discuss the tsunami warning system, emergency evacuation, and why the 2004 tsunami was so deadly. We’ll also cover the possibility of a freshwater tsunami in the Great Lakes, and the science behind tsunami formation and detection.

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