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Disasters took a high toll in lives last year. Think of the plane crashes, fires, and natural disasters, such as the earthquake in Mexico and the volcano eruption in Colombia. Why do they happen? Can anything be done to prevent them? Are they “acts of God,” as is often said? Will there ever be a time when disasters will not plague mankind? The following articles examine these questions

Disasters​—The Search for Their Causes 3

Are Disasters “Acts of God”? 5

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