Understanding the earthquake and tsunami -- plus the Carolina heat forecast [Podcast Ep. 551]

Carolina Weather Group

A historic magnitude 8.8 earthquake off the coast of Russia triggers tsunami warnings across the Pacific — including for Hawaii, Alaska, and the U.S. West Coast. Earthquake geologist Dr. Wendy Bohon joins the Carolina Weather Group to break down the science behind the massive quake, tsunami generation, and what to expect in the days ahead.

Plus: the Carolinas swelter under relentless heat, but is relief finally on the way? Meteorologist Frank Strait has the forecast — and what it could mean for tropical development in early August.

🌊 Tsunami buoys, seismic waves, and earthquake warning systems

🌡️ How drought has intensified heat in the Carolinas

🛰️ Weather satellite data saved at the last minute

🚀 NASA’s Crew-11 mission with a North Carolina astronaut

⚠️ Lightning safety reminder after streamer struck in NC

🎙️ And updates from the NTSB on the Reagan Airport runway crash

👉 Join James Briarton, Frank Strait, and guest expert Dr. Wendy Bohon for this jam-packed episode of the Carolina Weather Group!

📍 Recorded live: July 30, 2025

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The 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.