The forces of nature. The elements are the means through which Godacts, and “damages by the elements” means the same thing as “damages by the act ofGod.” Polack v. Pioche, 35 Cal. 410, 95 Am. Dec. 115; Van Wornier v. Crane, 51 Mich.303, 16 N. W. 6S6, 47 Am. Rep. 5S2; Hatch BL.LAW DICT.(2D ED.)