Natural Disasters

Is God In a Tsunami?

We live in a world where we experience a taste of what life is like without God. When we sinned in Adam, we in essence said we wanted life without God. Tragedies like a tsunami should remind everyone that ultimately we are the cause because we're sinners. At the same time, we should be reminded that God is a loving God and He has provided a gift of salvation.

Understanding Tragedies Like Katrina

Until we are prepared to acknowledge we are all sinners (for we sinned in Adam) and not even deserving of the life we have, we will not understand tragedy issues. Until we are prepared to acknowledge that we (not God) are responsible for the mess of this world, we will not understand natural disasters.

Acts of God

Many people call destructive events of nature “acts of God.” God somehow gets the blame (no wonder some people have developed a resistance to God’s love and salvation), but an understanding of Genesis shows this is not true. Genesis teaches that destructive natural events are in a sense really “acts of man.”

Articles About Natural Disasters

Magazine Department Article

Natural Disasters—God Getting His Revenge?

Jan. 22, 2023 from Answers Magazine

It seems you can’t turn on the news without hearing about another disaster.

Hundreds of Species Voyage Across the Pacific After Japanese Tsunami

Dec. 4, 2017

The Japanese tsunami debris didn’t travel alone. Thousands of tiny voyagers survived the long passage at sea by riding on plastics.

In-Depth Article

Get the Facts: Hurricanes and Global Warming

Nov. 3, 2017 from Answers in Depth

Hurricanes, like Harvey and Irma, are not evidence of global warming, but their effects are exaggerated by alarmists.

Semi-Technical In-Depth Article

Why Do Some US Earthquakes Occur in Unexpected Places?

Dec. 2, 2016 from Answers in Depth

Why would the Southeastern USA experience such a devastating earthquake, a region that sits snugly in the middle of a tectonic plate?

Magazine Department Article

Tsunami Survivors Flooded with Memories

April 1, 2012 from Answers Magazine

Even a year later, debris remains from the March 11, 2011, tsunami that devastated Japan and caused thousands of deaths.

Japan Tsunami Reminder

March 19, 2011 from News to Know

Japan is still suffering from the effects of a devastating earthquake and tsunami that have taken more than 6,000 lives with over ten thousand more missing.

Massive Earthquake and Tsunami in Japan

March 14, 2011

For anyone watching the news, such devastation is shocking. How should Christians respond? Please continue to pray for the people of Japan.

Bringing Relief

Jan. 13, 2010

On Tuesday, the island nation of Haiti—already a desperately poor nation—was devastated by a major earthquake.

Southeast Asia Tsunami Anniversary

Jan. 3, 2009 from News to Know

Last week marked the fourth anniversary of a deadly natural disaster.

Remembering Katrina

Aug. 29, 2006

For weeks now, the news channels have been busy reliving the horrors of the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina. The one-year anniversary of its landfall is upon us and television is full of coverage.

Update—Doors Opened, Hearts Softened After Hurricane Katrina

March 8, 2006

An encouraging update from our friends in Ocean Springs, Mississippi

A Blessing Amidst Tragedy

Dec. 23, 2005

Even though devastating Hurricane Katrina occurred along the Gulf Coast many weeks ago, it has provided a unique window of opportunity for Christians who want to support the Lord’s work.

“Coals of Fire”

Dec. 1, 2005 from Answers Update

AiG initiated a special relief effort to help thousands of public school students in Ocean Springs, Mississippi after Hurricane Katrina

A Doctor’s ‘House Calls’ That Changed His Life

Oct. 17, 2005

Answers in Genesis-USA outreach team travels to Ocean Springs in southern Mississippi following Hurricane Katrina.

On the Road to Mississippi — Katrina Outreach Update

Sept. 28, 2005

Read daily updates from the AiG Relief Team working in Ocean Springs, Mississippi.

They’re Not Connecting It!

Sept. 23, 2005

Why does God allow suffering?

Katrina Outreach Update

Sept. 19, 2005

An outpouring of generosity for those impacted by Hurricane Katrina has come into Answers in Genesis–USA as a work team prepares this week to take nearly 3,000 backpacks to Ocean Springs, Mississippi.

Katrina Update: Bringing an Anchor of Hope to Ocean Springs, Mississippi

Sept. 12, 2005

AiG outreach to those devastated by Hurricane Katrina

A Lesson from a Hurricane

Aug. 29, 2005

As Hurricane Katrina bears down on Gulf Coast, it’s not God’s fault, but rather, it is our fault—the Bible says we sinned in Adam.

“Lost” Without Genesis

Jan. 10, 2005

The issue of comprehending death and suffering in terms of a loving God has once again hit the media airwaves.

Hurricanes are “Acts of Man,” not “Acts of God”

Oct. 15, 2004

The people of Florida, USA have been reeling from four hurricanes that hit populated areas during a six-week period that continued through September.