Revelation 8:7-9

The first two angels sound Revelation 8:7-9: This is not final judgment as only a third of everything is touched. These are warnings to call the wicked to repentance. The sounding of the first trumpet had to do with land disasters. Many of these plagues sound like what happened to Egypt when the ten plagues came upon them. Hail and fire are usually a symbol of Divine vengeance.

The second trumpet was followed by volcanic eruptions that caused the death of one third of the fish and the destruction of one third of the ships. Mountains being cast into the midst of the sea represent great disorders, especially when kingdoms are moved by hostile invasions. (Psalms 46:2) Now God's people know that He will punish Rome for how they have persecuted His people.