July 14, 2026

Nina Oakley, Geohazards Climatologist at the California Geological Survey

Nina Oakley, Geohazards Climatologist at the California Geological Survey
Nina Oakley, Geohazards Climatologist at the California Geological Survey
Clear Skies Ahead: Conversations about Careers in Meteorology and Beyond
Nina Oakley, Geohazards Climatologist at the California Geological Survey
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We talk to Nina Oakley about the challenges and rewards of changing career paths, stepping outside your comfort zone to reach your full potential, and how precipitation contributes to landslides and post-wildfire floods and debris flows.

Episode transcript

Hosted by Emma Collins and Kelly Savoie

Edited by Johnny Le

Theme music composed and performed by Steve Savoie

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