Earthquake Rumors Cause Panic in Jakarta

After earthquakes hit the southern coast of Java and several regions of Indonesia, the people fell into panic after SMS rumors ciruclated that another earthquake and tsunami would strike again. [via OhMyNews]

"The government opened a specific number to spread the right information by SMS and warn the people that the other messages are false. Police are threatening to arrests those who are spreading the rumors about earthquakes and tsunamis."

emily | 11:57 AM | News, Buzz |
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