Google launches 'Person Finder' shortly after Japan earthquake

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By Nathan Olivarez-Giles | Los Angeles Times

LOS ANGELES — Google Inc. launched its Person Finder technology Friday shortly after the earthquake and tsunami in Japan.

Person Finder is an interactive database that allows users to search for missing persons online, or submit information about people who are injured or were missing.

The 8.9-magnitude earthquake set off a massive tsunami, and the two disasters have left behind floods, fires and the shutdown of public transportation systems and airports.

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