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| − | A '''natural disaster''' is a disaster caused by natural forces. An example would be a [[volcano]], or a [[hurricane]]. | + | A '''natural disaster''' is a disaster caused by natural forces. An example would be a [[volcano]] eruption, [[earthquake]], or a [[hurricane]]. |
| − | Insurance agencies often refer to 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 | + | Insurance agencies often refer to 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. |
The original reference to "Acts of God" in regard to insurance claims came through a court case in 1803.<ref>http://www.phrases.org.uk/meanings/23550.html</ref> | The original reference to "Acts of God" in regard to insurance claims came through a court case in 1803.<ref>http://www.phrases.org.uk/meanings/23550.html</ref> | ||
Revision as of 18:37, May 26, 2008
A natural disaster is a disaster caused by natural forces. An example would be a volcano eruption, earthquake, or a hurricane.
Insurance agencies often refer to 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]