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The Role of Social Media During Disasters
This chapter explores the impact of social media during disasters, focusing on the example of Puerto Rico after Hurricane Maria. It discusses the reliance on social media for real-time information, but also highlights the challenges of misinformation and hoaxes. It examines how social media platforms like Twitter and Facebook have shifted away from news content and analyzes the reasons behind this change.