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he world is anything but serene and still. We are all vulnerable
to natural threats, both internal and external. Meteor showers,
asteroids are only a few of the factors likely to pose threats to
the world from space. As for the seemingly solid earth, the
planet's interior has an inner core of molten elements. It surely would not
be an exaggeration to call this part of the earth, which remains invisible to
our eyes, "a flaming core". There also exists an atmosphere surrounding
the earth, which is a "shield" against external threats. Yet, no part of the
earth is immune against the effects of atmospheric forces like thunder-
storms, storms, or hurricanes.
Natural hazards may strike at any time. They can cause considerable
loss of life and property. Generally referred to as "natural" disasters, earth-
quakes, lightning, flash floods, global wildfires, acid rain, and tidal waves
have different intensities and effects. What is common to all these disasters
is that in just moments they can reduce a city, with all its inhabitants, to
ruin. What is most important, no human being has the power to combat
or prevent any of these hazards.
Heavy destruction is the legacy of catastrophes all over the planet. Yet,
a disaster always affects only a particular region of the earth, thanks to
nature's delicate balance which is a creation of Allah. A significant protec-
tion exists on earth for all living things as well as for human beings. The
possibility of a devastating natural disaster always lurks in spite of this pro-

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