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What have we learned since the 1900 Storm? With Dr. Hal Needham
0:07 Hurricane Hal Discusses Texas Storms
11:06 Evolution of Hurricane Tracking Technologies
15:29 Impact of Hurricane Carla on Galveston
19:50 Galveston's Seawall and Hurricane Ike
24:52 Galveston Climate Change and Flood Data
32:41 Innovative Solutions for Coastal Flooding
41:41 Lessons Learned From Extreme Weather
46:49 Hurricane Alicia's Impact and Rating Scale
52:10 Forecasting Hurricane Hazards Beyond Wind
59:47 Innovative Coastal Protection Solutions
1:05:13 Galveston's Inspirational Past and Future
Ever wondered how hurricanes have shaped the Texas Gulf Coast and our modern-day preparedness strategies? Join us as we sit down with the legendary Dr. Hal Needham, aka Hurricane Hal, and uncover the fierce history of storms from the catastrophic 1900 Galveston hurricane to modern-day challenges. You'll gain insights into how technological advancements, such as Dan Rather's pioneering coverage during Hurricane Carla, have revolutionized hurricane tracking and how engineering marvels like Galveston's seawall have stood the test of time.
Dr. Needham takes us through a fascinating journey, highlighting how historical storms have informed present-day mitigation strategies and how climate change is altering hurricane characteristics. We delve into the complex dynamics of rapidly intensifying hurricanes and the implications for evacuation plans in vulnerable areas like the Houston-Galveston corridor. Learn about the innovative Fortified Project by Smart Home America and how resilient building practices are becoming essential in combating coastal flooding.
We wrap up with inspiring stories of resilience from both local and international communities, drawing lessons from extreme weather events worldwide. Dr. Needham shares his vision for Galveston's future, emphasizing the city's potential to lead in flood resiliency and technological innovation. This episode is packed with valuable information, from historical engineering feats to modern flood data analysis, ensuring you walk away with a comprehensive understanding of hurricane impacts and the forward-thinking strategies necessary for disaster preparedness.
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The Evolution of Galveston's Rosenberg Library with Mike Miller
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I sit down with Director of the Rosenberg Library, Mike Miller and discuss the history and importance of the Rosenberg Library over the past 12 decades in Galveston, Texas. 0:10 History of Rosenberg Library and Galveston 13:29 Digitizing and Curating Historical Archives 22:12 Historic Archives & Library Use Today 27:26 Libraries as Community Hubs 39:47 Future Vision for Rosenberg Library 54:21 ...
1 Hour of Aerial Views of Galveston Island | Relaxation Music
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This drone video of Galveston Island is a combination of most of the 2023-2024 Galveston Unscripted B-Roll footage from the sky. Enjoy! DJI Mini 2 SE: 2K Explore Historic Galveston Playlist: ua-cam.com/play/PLHR0czcfu5kcCp6zyUd6pNptRDcPCXOOt.html Subscribe to Galveston Unscripted on UA-cam, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts for more historical insights and stories from this remarkable island: www.gal...
Whether you know it... or not.
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You are making history right now. Support your local newspaper: The Daily News | www.galvnews.com/history
The Galveston Grade Raising
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Support your local newspaper: The Daily News | www.galvnews.com/history I take a look at how Galveston lifted itself from the sea after the nation's deadliest natural disaster, the 1900 storm. The Galveston Grade Raising is one of the most monumental civil engineering projects in Texas, and many Galvestonians take it for granted every day. Rosenberg Library Photos of the Grade Raising: www.galv...
Bringing Maine to Galveston
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Support your local newspaper: The Daily News | www.galvnews.com/history *Correction: I used the name "Amasa Taylor" the first time I mentioned Colonel Amasa Turner's name. Sorry for the confusion* I take a look into an early community called "Saccarap" located on the East End of the island. A community that relocated from Maine to Galveston Island around 1835, while Galveston was still part of ...
Galveston Lifeguards
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Support your local newspaper: The Daily News | www.galvnews.com/history My personal thoughts: Beach and water safety is near and dear to my heart. I worked for G.I.B.P for 3 full summers and infrequently for 2 more while in college. We trained hard and I learned a lot about life. The ocean is so enticing, but way more dangerous than most people realize. Swim near a lifeguard. Know beach conditi...
The Island of Ill Fate
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Support your local newspaper: The Daily News | www.galvnews.com/history Let's take a look at Cabeza De Vaca's journey through Texas in 1528! He and his doomed crew possibly shipwrecked and eventually enslaved by natives on Galveston Island before setting off to journey across the Southwest. Álvar Núñez Cabeza de Vaca (circa 1490-1559) was a Spanish explorer and one of the earliest Europeans to ...
Typical day at the wharves of Galveston
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Typical day at the wharves of Galveston
Roll On Roll Off Carrier inbound Port of Galveston
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The Port Of Galveston: ua-cam.com/video/of0_O1Bst8I/v-deo.htmlsi=vK9hH1MeegN1ysiz Roll-on/roll-off (RORO or ro-ro) ships are cargo ships designed to carry wheeled cargo, such as cars, motorcycles, trucks, semi-trailer trucks, buses, trailers, and railroad cars, that are driven on and off the ship on their own wheels or using a platform vehicle, such as a self-propelled modular transporter.
The 1911 Hotel Galvez
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Support your local newspaper: The Daily News | www.galvnews.com/history Let's take a look at the oldest historic beachfront hotel on the Texas Coast! The 1911 Galvez Hotel! Book: A History Of The 1912 Hotel Galvez: History of the Hotel Galvez, A (Landmarks) a.co/d/ekXpkpV Subscribe to Galveston Unscripted on UA-cam, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts for more historical insights and stories from this ...
A look inside the John H. Moser House
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Support your local newspaper: The Daily News | www.galvnews.com/history I take a tour of the John H. Moser home on Rosenberg Avenue. The home is a one-of-a-kind cottage that was built using 3 small shotgun homes to make a beautiful, historic, coastal cottage. Subscribe to Galveston Unscripted on UA-cam, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts for more historical insights and stories from this remarkable is...
The Presbyterian Parsonage at 1612 Ball
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Support your local newspaper: The Daily News | www.galvnews.com/history Let's tour the old Presbyterian Parsonage at 1612 Ball! From 1896 to 1922, this home was used as a parsonage, and has had a few additions over the last century, all the while maintaining the historical integrity of the home! Subscribe to Galveston Unscripted on UA-cam, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts for more historical insight...
The Rules Of General Henry Martyn Robert
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Support your local newspaper: The Daily News | www.galvnews.com/history General Henry Martyn Robert was put in charge of designing and overseeing the Galveston Seawall, Jetties, and Grade Raising. Although his time in Galveston was a blip on his radar, he and his guidelines are known around the world for the rules of parliamentary procedure that are followed in board meetings and public proceed...
Galveston's Government Plan of 1901
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Galveston's Government Plan of 1901
Shell Middens
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Shell Middens
Professor J.T. Clark & Princess Beatrice
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Professor J.T. Clark & Princess Beatrice
Galveston's Bout With The Plague & All Out War On Rats
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Galveston's Bout With The Plague & All Out War On Rats
Galveston's Alleys, Back Buildings, & Half Streets
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Galveston's Alleys, Back Buildings, & Half Streets
South Galveston: The lost city on the West End
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South Galveston: The lost city on the West End
Exploring Galveston's 1912 Causeway
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Exploring Galveston's 1912 Causeway
Galveston: The Oleander City
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Galveston: The Oleander City
Coastal Conservation and Avian Migration at Galveston Island State Park with Kyle O’Haver
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Coastal Conservation and Avian Migration at Galveston Island State Park with Kyle O’Haver
Architects of future Historic Preservation with Bernard Cunningham Jr.
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Architects of future Historic Preservation with Bernard Cunningham Jr.
John James Audubon comes to Galveston
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John James Audubon comes to Galveston
Exploring Yaupon: Texas' Only Native Caffeine Source with Sepp Haukebo
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Exploring Yaupon: Texas' Only Native Caffeine Source with Sepp Haukebo
1900 Storm Survivor: King Vidor & his legacy in the film industry
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1900 Storm Survivor: King Vidor & his legacy in the film industry
(Clip) Architecture of Menard House
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(Clip) Architecture of Menard House
A brief look into the pirate haven on Galveston Island
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A brief look into the pirate haven on Galveston Island
German U-Boats in the Gulf of Mexico
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German U-Boats in the Gulf of Mexico

КОМЕНТАРІ

  • @tcoop3097
    @tcoop3097 8 годин тому

    Wow. Awesome! 🩷😀

  • @jasminebyrd7538
    @jasminebyrd7538 19 годин тому

    Wonderful interview, good information. I find myself coming across the same repetitive info when it comes to Texas history, but I always learn something on your channel

    • @galvestonunscripted
      @galvestonunscripted 19 годин тому

      Thank you very much for watching!! I appreciate this comment very much!

  • @alanbruch6247
    @alanbruch6247 19 годин тому

    Texans have always treated Colorado as their personal annex. I work construction and they think they have privileges that they really don't.

    • @galvestonunscripted
      @galvestonunscripted 19 годин тому

      Sir, this video is about a topic about maritime & rail trade over a century ago. Lmao

  • @judithhawkins1126
    @judithhawkins1126 День тому

    Beautiful

  • @galatafran
    @galatafran День тому

    What a liar!!

  • @flyski7473
    @flyski7473 День тому

    My family has a long history in Galveston. Love the island.

  • @aaronschindewolf6659
    @aaronschindewolf6659 День тому

    Great interview, J.R.! I am definitely interested in the further development of the address-based flood forecasting and how that could eventually be developed in other places along the Texas coast.

    • @galvestonunscripted
      @galvestonunscripted 22 години тому

      Thanks Aaron! During Beryl, Hal demonstrated the forecasting on his live videos on Instagram!!!

  • @blitsriderfield4099
    @blitsriderfield4099 День тому

    I didn't know there was a youtube channel about galveston

  • @octobermoon9
    @octobermoon9 2 дні тому

    Very interesting, thank you!

  • @ianmckee_84
    @ianmckee_84 2 дні тому

    How much of that is insecticides, herbicides, fungicides and other chemicals from the Mid-West?

  • @joejanczak3014
    @joejanczak3014 2 дні тому

    The government censors just about everything nowadays. Seems the government would have learned after the 1900 hit.

  • @claudewilliams2335
    @claudewilliams2335 3 дні тому

    I am a BOI

  • @toddbonin6926
    @toddbonin6926 3 дні тому

    This was really interesting. Galveston is such an awesome city, and this is a great channel!!!!

  • @ianmckee_84
    @ianmckee_84 3 дні тому

    Thank you gentlemen, great show!

  • @ianmckee_84
    @ianmckee_84 3 дні тому

    Galveston Texas was known as the Wall Street of the Southwest, New York of the Gulf, Playground of the South just to name a few. The history of Galveston is so fascinating! Stay curious and never stop learning!

  • @ianmckee_84
    @ianmckee_84 3 дні тому

    Can you recommend any good books on him and his works?

  • @user-gb2fl9xj6o
    @user-gb2fl9xj6o 3 дні тому

    Please take off your hat indoors. Thank you.

  • @dps6198
    @dps6198 3 дні тому

    BTW - I skip videos when recorded with the sound of the wind more prominent than the subject of your video.

    • @galvestonunscripted
      @galvestonunscripted 3 дні тому

      Lmao I’m so proud of you for sticking to your guns, but leaving a comment 😂

  • @dustinshutson
    @dustinshutson 4 дні тому

    So crazy this vid popped up today because yesterday when i drove past this i really looked at it and decided I was gonna have to get a better look at it sometime and learn its history. Ive driven past it more times than I can count.. Thanks for all your amzing research!

  • @Sarahhannahtx
    @Sarahhannahtx 4 дні тому

    The video was really interesting. I think it’s important for people to understand that there are multiple sides so to speak when it comes to climate change. There are those who don’t believe the climate changes at all and then there is a spectrum of people who believe it is. I think the two most common camps for those who understand the climate changes are as follows. The this is a modern post Industrial Revolution problem camp and the climate change is a historical event that has been happening all of history camp. Then those two are further broke down by what you effect you believe mankind has on the weather.

    • @galvestonunscripted
      @galvestonunscripted 4 дні тому

      Thanks for watching and you comments! I appreciate your insight!

    • @Sarahhannahtx
      @Sarahhannahtx 4 дні тому

      @@galvestonunscripted you’re welcome. I’ve been binging the show ever since I discovered it this summer.

    • @galvestonunscripted
      @galvestonunscripted 4 дні тому

      Thanks so much! Means a lot! I hope to keep bringing heat and improving every time!

  • @Sarahhannahtx
    @Sarahhannahtx 4 дні тому

    Leave it to the government to prevent innovation.

  • @Sarahhannahtx
    @Sarahhannahtx 4 дні тому

    First

  • @rbjones72703
    @rbjones72703 5 днів тому

    I live on 9th and church the sound the wind makes whipping down the alley is creepy.

  • @rbjones72703
    @rbjones72703 5 днів тому

    I live on 9th and church the sound the wind makes whipping down the alley is creepy.

  • @ilianailieva9309
    @ilianailieva9309 5 днів тому

    ♥️ Amazing video, such interesting history and details of the statue. Galveston is so beautiful with such a rich history, I can’t wait to see it one day. Your videos are awesome.

  • @aaronschindewolf6659
    @aaronschindewolf6659 7 днів тому

    Great interview, J.R.!

  • @bigdaddyrichard75
    @bigdaddyrichard75 7 днів тому

    Port Aransas water is clearing up nice

  • @DJCayjuynSpyce
    @DJCayjuynSpyce 7 днів тому

    Galveston is my hometown! 🌴 I enjoyed your insight and I learned lots.

  • @ffkarle
    @ffkarle 7 днів тому

    I think the tunnel idea would probably be more doable. Ultimately as someone has already pointed out, there's not much reason on the Bolivar side to warrant the costs involved with either a bridge or a tunnel. The ferry system is still far more cost effective than any other option. Improving the ferry system would much more cost effective

  • @jasminebyrd7538
    @jasminebyrd7538 7 днів тому

    Wonderful video

  • @nancy4980
    @nancy4980 7 днів тому

    Great video and information! Imagine if efforts would not have been put in place to eradicate this problem, Galveston would have faced greater numbers with those affected by the Bubonic Plague.

  • @alcyneidlinger7531
    @alcyneidlinger7531 8 днів тому

    love

  • @user-gw1kc9wp9r
    @user-gw1kc9wp9r 8 днів тому

    The local sewage is pumped into the ocean like they do in Santa Monica.

  • @lindac4466
    @lindac4466 8 днів тому

    This is a beautiful building! A real treasure. I have seen a couple of the rooms, and the staircase is stunning. I would love to have another tour and see more of the building. I hope it will continue to be restored and treasured.

  • @CathyA-kj7nl
    @CathyA-kj7nl 9 днів тому

    Where is Nicholas buried

  • @javamon
    @javamon 9 днів тому

    Interesting! Did Texas used to have it's own currency?

  • @mactek6033
    @mactek6033 9 днів тому

    Brown water sucks. Gotta go to South Padre for blue water.

  • @erod19969
    @erod19969 9 днів тому

    Speaking of technology changing. Coastal defense was taken over by patrolling Airships (Blimps). You may want to do a segment on Naval Air Station Hitchcock near Dickenson, TX. You can see the remnants of the HUGH blimp hangar. A sister hangar, located at Marine Corps Air Station Tustin in California, recently burned down but you can see what it looked like.

  • @ericasmith9007
    @ericasmith9007 9 днів тому

    🥺😭😭😭💓 Awww... emo nostalgia mode overloads seein mih B Major and listening to Roy.... I misss the island soooull deeply 😿 Thank you for these well done videos featuring some of the oh sooo so many places and faces I dearly love with all my heart and soul❤️‍🔥🌌🎼🎶🪄 ⛱️🏖🏝🌊💙

  • @ericasmith9007
    @ericasmith9007 10 днів тому

    Literally had the glorious honor to not only admire it for 7 years worth of sunrises to sunsets captured within all 4 seasons of backdrop at from my 8th story view from 2101 church st .... I have seen all these areas as an artist and personal friend of several Mason and amazing hueman beings. One of the many cerished amazing loves of my Island experiences 💞🌌🎼🎶🎵🪄❤️‍🔥

  • @viktorsidor5612
    @viktorsidor5612 10 днів тому

    I saw old lodge where was demons and poltrgeist because rituals of masonry are from demons in the hell . Higher power is from satan fallen angel and demons dude . When people die go to the hell.

    • @galvestonunscripted
      @galvestonunscripted 9 днів тому

      I’m really trying to understand this comment…. Something is just off…

    • @viktorsidor5612
      @viktorsidor5612 9 днів тому

      @@galvestonunscripted masonic mansion was haunted man because masonry use the rituals which are most dangerous for salvation . Old masonic lodge was haunted by demons black shadows in the rooms and full of sounds footsteps of ghosts . All masons after death go to hell because God hate freemasonry . God wish Christianity because its religion of His own Son Jesus Christ . Everybody who belong to freemasonry will be after death in the hell :/... Hell is full of freemasons albert pike and Billy Graham for their sins from freemasonry. Every ritual is most dangerous for personal salvation in spiritual world .

  • @LarryStallings-dk4rr
    @LarryStallings-dk4rr 10 днів тому

    ITS BECASUE OF THE MISSISSIPI COMING DOWN FROM LOUISIANA, I WAS BORN THEIR I KNOW

  • @rogerbird7015
    @rogerbird7015 10 днів тому

    Excellent production with a plethora of good information! A+!

  • @valerieparent3863
    @valerieparent3863 11 днів тому

    Thank you for this great video!! Last time I was there the place looked great. I enjoyed the Hebrew section the most. God bless you for taking such good care of this amazing historic area.

  • @LBo...
    @LBo... 11 днів тому

    Galveston history is a lie.

  • @jasonroberts2249
    @jasonroberts2249 11 днів тому

    Love that building. The interior is just gorgeous.

  • @cnell75
    @cnell75 11 днів тому

    can anyone please tell me where is the bridge at 29:00 thanks

    • @galvestonunscripted
      @galvestonunscripted 11 днів тому

      That’s San Luis Pass bridge. The extreme west end of Galveston Island!

  • @glendam1148
    @glendam1148 11 днів тому

    This is very interesting. Thank you for the video and information. One thing that’s annoying is the continuous “music” in the background. There’s absolutely nothing wrong with silence as the background.

  • @brend4717
    @brend4717 11 днів тому

    I have been watching your videos and have learned so much about Galveston that I didn't know and I grew up there. Just shows how much we don't see that is in front of us. I had a funny event in that cemetery when I was on a field trip for a school history class. We were by one of the mausoleums and the door was cracked. We went to peek inside and the door opened and a man was standing there. It was one of the groundskeepers and that structure had lawnmowers inside. Not really funny at the time but I get a chuckle out of it now.

  • @raeyearnd3260
    @raeyearnd3260 11 днів тому

    i, for one, would have appreciated a word or two on John and Joan Hayatt and their years of work in and for the Library.