Japanese Earthquake

Citizen amateur video played a huge role in the 2011 earthquake in Japan.  Videos such as this one were available on Youtube, as well as harder new sources.  This video was featured in Yahoo News.


YouTube also features an exclusive page dedicated to uploads from individuals, Citizentube. The playlists on the page feature news stories such as the protests in Libya, the Japanese earthquake, and severe weather footage. The site creates a simple way to view this raw footage.