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Exploring the Role of Disturbance in Landscape Evolution
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What is disturbance in the context of landscape evolution?
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A sudden change in the physical environment
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Disturbance is defined as a sudden change in the physical environment that disrupts the structure and composition of an ecosystem. This can be caused by natural events such as fires, floods, and storms, or by human activities such as logging, agriculture, and urbanization.