On the mitigation of natural disasters through engineering

Engineers hold special responsibility when designing buildings or other compositions due to the fact that they must take into account the structural integrity of their designs not only during typical conditions but also during extreme circumstances. They thus hold the most direct responsibility in alleviating the extent of the aftermath of a possibly calamity. In the past, engineers have failed to properly take into consideration such factors, worsening the effects of catastrophes that, while not preventable, were more damaging than they could have been. While engineers may not be able to prevent natural events, they can certainly combat natural disasters, by reducing the damage and destruction caused by natural occurrences.