environmental disaster
An environmental disaster refers to an event that causes significant harm to the environment, resulting in the loss of biodiversity, destruction of ecosystems, and detrimental effects on human health and well-being. These disasters can occur naturally, such as volcanic eruptions or earthquakes, or be caused by human activities, such as industrial accidents or pollution. Some examples of environmental disasters are: Chernobyl Disaster (1986): A catastrophic nuclear reactor explosion in Ukraine that released a large amount of radioactive material into the environment, causing long-term health issues and environmental contamination. Deepwater Horizon oil spill (2010): An explosion on an oil rig in the Gulf of Mexico, resulting in the largest marine oil spill in history. The spill caused extensive damage to marine ecosystems and coastal habitats, affecting wildlife and local communities. Amazon Rainforest fires (2019): Intentional wildfires in the Amazon rainforest, largely caused by defor...