Definition: Threats from catastrophic geological events
Exposition: Strictly speaking, geological events may be part of natural disturbance regimes in many ecosystems. But they need to be considered a threat if a species or habitat is damaged from other threats and has lost its resilience and is thus vulnerable to the disturbance.
10 Geological Events
Definition: Threats from catastrophic geological events
Exposition: Strictly speaking, geological events may be part of natural disturbance regimes in many ecosystems. But they need to be considered a threat if a species or habitat is damaged from other threats and has lost its resilience and is thus vulnerable to the disturbance.
10.1 Volcanoes
Definition: Volcanic events
Examples:
10.2 Earthquakes/Tsunamis
Definition: Earthquakes and associated events
Examples:
10.3 Avalanches/Landslides
Definition: Avalanches or landslides
Examples: