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This is the story of seven people connected by the Great Tohoku Kanto Earthquake that rocked northern Japan in March and their need to obtain immediate and accurate information. Mass confusion combined with their desire to reach loved ones compelled them to turn to social media as a lifeline.
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English Title
Social Media’s Role as a Crucial Lifeline During Japan Disaster | Mediashift | PBS
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This is the story of seven people connected by the Great Tohoku Kanto Earthquake that rocked northern Japan in March and their need to obtain immediate and accurate information. Mass confusion combined with their desire to reach loved ones compelled them to turn to social media as a lifeline.
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http://wayback.archive-it.org/2438/20110301000000/http://www.pbs.org/mediashift/2011/04/social-medias-role-as-a-crucial-lifeline-during-japan-disaster103
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http://www.pbs.org/mediashift/2011/04/social-medias-role-as-a-crucial-lifeline-during-japan-disaster103