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| − | + | A '''natural disaster''' is an event resulting in a large loss of life and/or property, and caused by flooding, [[volcano]]ic eruptions, [[earthquake]]s, or severe storms such as [[tornado]]es or [[hurricane]]s. | |
[[Insurance]] agencies often refer to so-called natural disasters as "Acts of God".<ref>http://www.chiff.com/personal_finance/insurance-acts-god.htm</ref> Many policies have provisions that companies will not insure against such occurrences. For instance home owner's insurance in southern [[California]] does not cover damage done as a result of earthquakes. Earthquake protection must be purchased separately. | [[Insurance]] agencies often refer to so-called natural disasters as "Acts of God".<ref>http://www.chiff.com/personal_finance/insurance-acts-god.htm</ref> Many policies have provisions that companies will not insure against such occurrences. For instance home owner's insurance in southern [[California]] does not cover damage done as a result of earthquakes. Earthquake protection must be purchased separately. | ||
Revision as of 05:51, April 12, 2014
A natural disaster is an event resulting in a large loss of life and/or property, and caused by flooding, volcanoic eruptions, earthquakes, or severe storms such as tornadoes or hurricanes.
Insurance agencies often refer to so-called natural disasters as "Acts of God".[1] Many policies have provisions that companies will not insure against such occurrences. For instance home owner's insurance in southern California does not cover damage done as a result of earthquakes. Earthquake protection must be purchased separately.
The original reference to "Acts of God" in regard to insurance claims came through a court case in 1803.[2]