time, could the death toll have been even higher? Social media, having just blossomed into existence, played a crucial role in providing aid for the millions of people affected by this disaster, but was this an isolated instance? No. Whether it be relaying scientific information or providing humanitarian service, the world has continually seen the benefits of social media when disaster strikes. Before the 21st century, the connection obtained by social media was never presumed possible, but now the…
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