Acts of God - Natural Disasters

Natural disasters are unique acts of God researchers find fascinating and mystifying at the same time. Tornadoes, flooding, earthquakes and hurricanes are just a few of nature’s elements known to destroy the way people live. Some have lost their lives trying to flee from them or they hit when you least expect them. Over the years experts have developed prevention plans to help people plan ahead for the worst. As technology has helped us learn more about how these catastrophes occur along with providing advanced warning in some cases, why is the level of complexity so high in understanding these types of disasters?

There are true believers of God that feel He has created such phenomenon for a reason most of us do not understand. Others wonder why God allows such things to happen. Natural disasters are known to create plenty of panic, fear and worry. They are larger than life and have so much power and fury. They are known to destroy towns, cities and way of living for millions of people. Before the technology advancements we know today, many of these disasters were difficult to detect and understand. Because they have such a significant impact on life on earth, understanding their existence has become more than just scientific study.

Tornadoes are powerful winds that circulate in the air and touch the ground. They are so powerful they toss vehicles like toys and tear rooftops off homes. Hurricanes are huge storms that form over ocean waters. They can have winds reaching well over 200 miles per hour and when strong enough they bring several thunderstorms, heavy downpours and flash flooding. Earthquakes happen when the ground shifts erratically. Certain parts of the world are more susceptible to experience them. As you look at each type of nature disaster it seems impossible to avoid one or the other.

The average person can only marvel at their existence and hope and pray they do not become victim of their wrath. While more money is invested for prevention and education, more continues to be lost as each disaster occurs. For those who have been fortunate enough to live and tell their tale of personal experience, they offer more insight even researchers find hard to comprehend. While thousands have lost their lives in the past, things seem to have improved as far as raising awareness of their capabilities. Will we truly understand their purpose or why they occur beyond what we know scientifically?