Putting Hurricane Harvey In Perspective

Viewers like you help make PBS (Thank you 😃) . Support your local PBS Member Station here: https://to.pbs.org/PBSDSDonate Uploaded 15-09-17 Replace Harvey with Irma… still true. Don’t miss our next video! SUBSCRIBE! ►► http://bit.ly/iotbs_sub ↓↓↓ More info and sources below ↓↓↓ Hurricanes Harvey and Irma have affected many in Texas, Louisiana, and Florida. Here's a few ways you can help if you're able: https://www.accuweather.com/en/weather-news/how-to-help-donate-to-assist-hurricane-harvey-irma-victims/ "This Is Fine" adapted from comic by KC Green ‪I'm hanging with my new little dude for next few weeks but new @okaytobesmart vids still coming out every week thanks to my awesome team!‬ ----------- READ MORE: What is a 1000-year flood? https://www.usgs.gov/faqs/what-a-1000-year-flood How people respond to flood risks: http://trove.nla.gov.au/work/7978833?selectedversion=NBD11859807 Yale survey of climate change risks: http://climatecommunication.yale.edu/visualizations-data/ycom-us-2016/ Hurricane frequency and damage estimates over last century: https://www..wikipedia.org/wiki/Atlantic_hurricane_season#Number_of_tropical_storms_and_hurricanes_per_season ----------- FOLLOW US: Merch: https://store.dftba.com/collections/its-okay-to-be-smart Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/itsokaytobesmart Twitter: @okaytobesmart @DrJoeHanson Tumblr: http://www.itsokaytobesmart.com Instagram: @DrJoeHanson Snapchat: YoDrJoe ----------- It’s Okay To Be Smart is hosted by Joe Hanson, Ph.D. Director: Joe Nicolosi Writer: Miriam Nielsen Editor/animator: David Schulte Producer: Stephanie Noone and Amanda Fox Produced by PBS Digital Studios Music via APM Stock images from Shutterstock http://www.shutterstock.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices