“I always wanted to be a public servant and do science for the good of the people,” said Corina Allen, who lost her job at NOAA.
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She Worked on Tsunami Alerts. Then She Was Fired.
“I always wanted to be a public servant and do science for the good of the people,” said Corina Allen, who lost her job at NOAA.
At Least Seven Dead After 7.4-Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Southern Philippines
The quake struck off the eastern coast of Mindanao island on Friday morning and was followed by a 6.7-magnitude aftershock. A tsunami warning was issued.
Trapped in the Homes They Thought Would Protect Them
Some victims of the Cebu earthquake in the Philippines lived in homes that were supposed to withstand natural disasters.
Philippines President Says Tents Needed to Shelter Earthquake Survivors
Officials were optimistic on Thursday that most of the missing had been accounted for. But severe damage to the area means many people lack shelter, water and electricity.
In the Philippines, Search Teams Look for Survivors of Deadly Earthquake
The earthquake killed at least 69 people, including residents of a village of “disaster-resilient homes” built for people who survived Super Typhoon Haiyan in 2013.
Earthquake in Philippines Kills Dozens, Officials Say
The 6.9-magnitude earthquake shook the province of Cebu, killing at least 69 people and injuring more than 150. Heavy rainfall has hampered rescue efforts.
3 Strong Earthquakes Strike Venezuela
The quakes occurred within about five hours and shook cities in Venezuela and Colombia. There were no immediate reports of casualties.
4 Strong Earthquakes Strike Venezuela
The quakes and other smaller aftershocks shook cities in Venezuela and Colombia overnight. There were no immediate reports of casualties.
7.4-Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Russia’s Far East
The quake briefly triggered tsunami alerts at nearby coastlines, less than two months after a larger earthquake sent tsunami waves across the Pacific.