[jupp0r]

There are also earthquakes, during which I'd rather have shingles than concrete tiles above me.

[AtlasBarfed]

But there's wildfires, in which case you want tiles not extremely flammable petroleum products above you.

[rootusrootus]

Asphalt shingles are usually quite resistant to fire. IIRC, wildfires most often enter a structure through a window.