2.5 Natural Disruptions to Ecosystems
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Natural Disturbances
A natural event that disrupts the structure and or function of an ecosystem
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Periodic
occurs with regular frequency (ex: dry-wet seasons)
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Episodic
occasional events with irregular frequency (ex: hurricanes, droughts, fires)
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Random
no regular frequency (volcanoes, earthquakes, and asteroids)
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Natural Climate Change
Earth’s climate has varied over geologic time for numerous reasons
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Environmental disturbances cause
widespread habitat changes and or loss
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Migration
Wildlife may migrate to a new habitat as the result of natural disruptions
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