Concept information

disaster > catastrophe > ecocatastrophe
disaster > disaster risk > catastrophe > ecocatastrophe

Preferred term

ecocatastrophe  

Definition

  • A sudden, widespread disaster or calamity causing extensive damage to the environment that threatens the quality of life for people living in the affected area or region, potentially leading to many deaths.

Broader concept

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URI

http://www.eionet.europa.eu/gemet/concept/12790

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