A Disturbance is any event or series of events that disrupt ecosystem, community, or population structure and alters the physical environment.
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Disturbance is a discrete event that disrupts an ecosystem or community. Examples of natural disturbances include fires, hurricanes, tornadoes, droughts, and floods. Examples of human-caused disturbances include deforestation, overgrazing, and plowing.

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