It seems mother nature has taken the gloves off in the last few years. Even places like Autsralia and New Zealand have been devestated in recent times, possibly the 2 places on the planet touted as the safest in regards to natural disasters (take heed of this, Ive seen a few comments recently that "Im ok, these things dont happen here, I live in a safe area",.... no such thing). Austalia in the last 2 years has suffered both monumental fires, followed by just as epic floods. Both to scales that few countries are capable of sustaining (due to land mass). New Zealand has also seen its fair share of natures force in the last 6 or so months. It seems every few months a disaster of huge proportions is occuring somewhere. These things have always happened since the dawn of time, but the last 3 or so years the anti has been heavily raised. While it's not something I drone on I wouldnt be surprised if we're seeing the beginning of the end of the planet here. That doesnt worry me so much, if nature decides enough is enough then there's no point arguing, but I must admit I do worry about religious zealouts going crazy 'cos of the impending "appocolypse".