catastrophe

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Yet new research suggests the catastrophe also opened the door for life to rebound far sooner than scientists once believed.

From Science Daily

But like everything else, the object itself is not immune to catastrophe.

From Los Angeles Times

"A cultural catastrophe is staring Britain in the face: the imminent loss of its pipe organs," a spokesperson said.

From BBC

These fleas passed the infection from rats to humans, fueling the catastrophe known as the Black Death.

From Science Daily

And he worries that his American-born friends, who have enjoyed relatively peaceful lives, don’t realize how quickly things can slide into catastrophe.

From Los Angeles Times