There Is No Such Thing as a Natural Disaster Discussion

There Is No Such Thing as a Natural Disaster Discussion
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There Is No Such Thing as a Natural Disaster Discussion
It is apparent that disasters have been witnessed from the past to present times. Based on the extent of damage, disasters have been classified either as natural or man-made by many scholars given that they cut across different fields. The occurrences of disasters vary considerably depending on the source of influence or location (Michael et al, 2009). In the past, studies about disasters were characterized by distinction either as man-made or natural. However, the reality is that human beings have always had a hand in the occurrences of disasters, no matter what really causes any disaster (George & Scott, 2008). For that reason, all disasters trace back to the influence of mankind. Therefore, this study is meant to critically discuss the concept of humanity in relations to disasters and how the actions of human being are connected to natural forces behind the happening of disasters.
Human Activities and Fields Associated with Disasters
Human geography is concerned with the study of all human activities and their relationship with the environment. The discipline combines economic and cultural geography to explore the relationship between the natural environment and human beings. This concept is referred to as cultural geography. It is also concerned with the study of all cultural aspects found all over the world, and how they may relate to the places and space including their origin. Human geography like other economic, political, social and cultural disciplines touches and emphasizes on the interaction of human activities and the environment that surrounds them. Such aspects may include immigration, demographics, language, religion, art, music, farming and health. In his study Carl Sauer the founder of human geography realized that both human culture and the landscape develop as a result of interaction between the two. The two enjoy mutual benefits which in either way may affect the fun...