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Thomas M. Kostigen is the founder of The Climate Survivalist.com and a New York Times bestselling author and journalist. He is the National Geographic author of "The Extreme Weather Survival Guide: Understand, Prepare, Survive, Recover" and the NG Kids book, "Extreme Weather: Surviving Tornadoes, Tsunamis, Hailstorms, Thundersnow, Hurricanes and More!" Follow him @weathersurvival, or try email: kostigen@theclimatesurvivalist.com

An airplane flies through scary skies

An airplane flies through scary skies

What an increase in air turbulence means for frequent fliers

July 15, 2019, 11:45 a.m. by Thomas Kostigen

Here's how to plan a flight around potentially severe turbulence.

A man stands looking over a like while holding a book

A man stands looking over a like while holding a book

5 of the best survival books ever written

April 2, 2015, 2:22 p.m. by Thomas Kostigen

These tales of adventure and endurance will inspire travel plans — and leave you thinking big thoughts.

Residents of Port Vila, Vanuatu sort through wreckage after Cyclone Pam

Residents of Port Vila, Vanuatu sort through wreckage after Cyclone Pam

The riskiest places for natural disasters

March 19, 2015, 3:16 p.m. by Thomas Kostigen

Even countries that aren't geographically at risk from natural disasters can experience economic effects of severe weather events.

lightning storm

lightning storm

How to survive the new weather normal

March 6, 2015, 3:34 p.m. by Thomas Kostigen

Having a plan in place will make things easier for you and your family if disaster strikes.

a derecho in the sky behind a porta-potty

a derecho in the sky behind a porta-potty

Derecho: Destructive winds with a catchy name

February 26, 2015, 12:48 p.m. by Thomas Kostigen

These quick-moving winds race across hundreds of miles, tearing down everything in a straight path.

man bundled up in Oymyakon when it's 55 minus degrees

man bundled up in Oymyakon when it's 55 minus degrees

Earth's most weather-resilient cultures

February 12, 2015, 2:09 p.m. by Thomas Kostigen

Humans persevere in the most inhospitable climates — and there’s plenty to learn from them.