نوع مقاله : مروری
نویسندگان
1 tehran
2 گروه مهندسی محیط زیست
چکیده
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عنوان مقاله [English]
نویسندگان [English]
This study presents a clear conceptual framework distinguishing two critical environmental phenomena. Disruption emerges as discrete, bounded events—think earthquakes, floods, or fires—that create sudden structural changes within specific timeframes and locations. These events have identifiable causes and limited spatial reach, making them more predictable and manageable.
Disturbance, conversely, represents ongoing systemic imbalance—persistent conditions like climate change, urban sprawl, or ecosystem degradation that result from complex, interconnected factors operating across extended periods and vast areas. Unlike disruptions, disturbances lack clear boundaries and involve multifaceted causation.
The dynamic relationship between these concepts proves particularly significant: repeated disruptions can accumulate into permanent disturbance states, while existing disturbances create vulnerability to more severe disruptions. For instance, repeated droughts (disruptions) may transform a region into permanent desert (disturbance), while deforestation (disturbance) increases wildfire susceptibility (disruption).
This theoretical distinction offers practical value for environmental management. Disruption requires emergency response and recovery planning, while disturbance demands long-term adaptive strategies and systemic interventions. Understanding these differences enables more effective resource allocation, risk assessment, and conservation approaches.
As environmental challenges intensify globally, this conceptual framework becomes increasingly valuable for developing nuanced, targeted responses that address both immediate crises and underlying systemic pressures facing socio-ecological systems.
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