While certain types of natural disasters continue to occur in roughly the same areas repeatedly, those being the tornadoes in Kansas, hurricanes in the Bahamas, earthquakes in California to name a few. . As humans, we continue to populate and grow in these areas; what is the use of enjoying the natural resources that these territories are obliged to offer? As humans, we are historically known to migrate out of areas once we have consumed all the resources. As resources are abundant and easily accessible, we tend to thrive in these areas, which also carry risks of natural disasters. The choices we make as a species to inhabit areas at high risk of natural disasters are, at best, compelling and disturbing. I specifically chose to live in Colorado because the state has a low percentage and low risk of all major types of natural disasters, a wise choice for anyone. As indicated, the forty (40) main disasters causing deaths since 1970, due to natural disasters, have caused more than 2 million deaths. (Abbott 10) Could this high number of deaths be avoided? I would like to think so. Historically, natural disasters of all types, including earthquakes, storms, cyclones, tornadoes, hurricanes, volcanic eruptions, and tsunamis, have specifically impacted humanity in several ways. For example, emotional impacts, loss of traditions (entire cultures lost), and financial burdens are just a few. As we continue to urbanize and grow as a population, space seems to become limited. In reality, it is not a factor, but we choose to generate it as such. Living in large groups in concentrated areas, this applies to all facets of people, poor and rich. Unfortunately, natural disasters result in the greatest number of deaths...... middle of paper ......oices, prolonged life versus assured premature death. Works CitedAbbott, Patrick L.. Natural Disasters. Ninth ed. New York: McGraw-Hill, 2014. Print. (assigned manual)El-Masri, Souheil and Graham Tipple. “Natural disasters, mitigation and sustainability: the case of developing countries.” International Planning Studies 7.2 (2002): 157-175. Print. (Sharing course materials, articles provided) Spence, Robin. “Risk and regulation: can better government action reduce the impacts of natural disasters.” Building Research and Information 32.5 (2004): 391-402. Print. (Sharing course materials, articles provided) Halchuk, Stephen and John Adams. “Natural Resources Canada”. Seismic design tools for engineers. Canada.gc.ca, June 26, 2013. Web. April 2, 2014. .(External source, approved by Dr. S., (April 4 2014)