Angry Planet

George Kourounis is one of the world’s most active and venturesome stormchasers. Over the last 10 years, as the world’s weather has gotten more and more violent, he has witnessed and documented dozens of hurricanes, tornadoes and volcanic firestorms.

“Angry Planet” tours the world’s most extreme natural phenomena, showing a collection of unique and hair-raising situations involving tornadoes, hurricanes, blizzards and volcanoes. See some of the most extraordinary sights our angry planet can produce, hosted by a intense, personable thrillseeker.

The show is a behind-the-scenes docu-soap chronicling the adventures and misadventures as George and his associates explore the world’s wildest weather and hairiest natural sights.

Tornado in Hand

Joplin: When the Tornado Hit

A month after the devastating EF-5 level tornado struck Joplin, I returned there to see firsthand what the situation was like and I couldn’t believe what I saw.

 
Here, I'm getting tossed like a ball from one side of the plane to another.

Defying Gravity

The next best thing to actually going into space itself is to experience true weightlessness in a controlled (and far less expensive) way.

 
This is what happens to the human body when you combine an ice storm with hurricane force winds.

Frozen Solid

I find it odd that one of my scariest experiences was while I was in somewhat controlled conditions rather than out in the middle of a real storm.

 
A three meter Komodo Dragon on the prowl. This one looks hungry.

Where Dinosaurs Still Roam the Earth

I can say with certainty that visiting this place is about the closest to actually being at Jurassic Park that anyone can experience.

 
An example of one of the "bread crust" lava bombs.

The Newest Land on Earth

Every now and then, an event happens somewhere on Earth that I just HAVE to see up close for myself.

 
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Kids Ask the Best Questions

I love speaking with kids groups. There’s always a surprise for me.

 
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So You Want to Be a Storm Chaser?

Whew! There’s a lot to know to become a storm chaser.

 
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The Empty Quarter Desert

It was a nothing I will always remember.

 
Getting a closer look at the larger crystals.

Naica Crystal Cave Part 2: The Crystal Palace

The conditions required to create these monstrous crystals had to have been the perfect balance of heat, water and minerals for over a half million years.

 
Filming inside the cave... This not simple since the environment inside the cave is so harsh. Our main camera died towards the end of the day.

Naica Crystal Cave, Part 1

Nothing could’ve prepared me for when I took my first step into the Naica Crystal Cave.

 
'Thrillionaire' Nik Halik in Hurricane Igor

Bermuda Beaten by Hurricane Igor

I’d never been to Bermuda before and I just love visiting new places … But the clincher for me was that Igor was such a cool storm name.

 
Sea Kayaking, Antarctica - Jan. 2009; www.stormchaser.ca

An Adventure Mindset

Adventure… We all want some, but what is it?

 
The Iconic lighthouse at Peggy's Cove

Chasing Hurricane Earl

There are days when I do agree with the people who think I’m a bit crazy.

 
Photo by NASA Goddard Photo and Video

Katrina – Natural Disaster?

Katrina was by far, the most destructive storm I’ve ever chased. Period.

 
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Extreme Encounters with an Angry Planet

The host of “Angry Planet” talks about his career, scariest encounters with nature and how his work impacts those around him.