And in times when there are natural disasters, the sites can serve as an alternative to traiditional forms of communication, such as newspapers or telephones.
Q) What does "in times" mean? Q2) Does "in times" affect the meaning of the "when there are natural disasters" clause? I think without "in times," the meaning is not different.
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