Indonesia’s erupting Sinabung volcano belches a plume of ash

[ad_1] FIELD: Indonesia’s Mount Sinabung erupted Tuesday morning, spewing a huge plume of smoke and ash up to 5,000m into the sky. The volcano on the island of Sumatra began spewing debris early in the morning, according to a local geological agency, which recorded 13 explosions. Authorities have ordered residents …

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Reflection on the state of emergencies

[ad_1] MODERN Democratic constitutions provide for a declaration of a state of emergency to meet the demands of a serious threat to a nation. These provisions are intended for the government to respond effectively when security, economic life and public order are threatened. Citizens expect that there will be an …

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