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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. As per research, the year 2020 is the most horrible year in a century because there are lots of [https://slidingmotion.com/2020-year-disasters/ disasters] that occurred in 2020. |
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| + | [[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. | ||
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| + | 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> | ||
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| + | == Emergency resources for the United States == | ||
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| + | See: [[Emergency links]] | ||
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| + | ==See also== | ||
| + | * [[Earthquake]] | ||
| + | * [[Volcano]] | ||
| + | * [[Tsunami]] | ||
| + | * [[Tornado]] | ||
| + | * [[Hurricane]] | ||
| + | * [[Emergency links]] | ||
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| + | ==References== | ||
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| + | [[Category:Legal Terms]] | ||
| + | [[Category:Natural Disasters]] | ||
Latest revision as of 06:25, September 5, 2020
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. As per research, the year 2020 is the most horrible year in a century because there are lots of disasters that occurred in 2020.
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]
Emergency resources for the United States
See: Emergency links
See also