Catastrophes
Catastrophes refer to sudden and dramatic events that have a profound impact on the environment, human societies, and individual lives.
Meanings
- catastrophes (geology) - large-scale geological events such as earthquakes and volcanic eruptions
- catastrophes (environmental) - disastrous events like hurricanes, tsunamis, and wildfires that affect the environment and ecosystems
- catastrophes (societal) - significant events that impact human societies, such as economic collapses, wars, and pandemics
- catastrophes (astronomical) - rare and dramatic events in space, including supernovae and asteroid impacts