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Mudslide

A mudslide, also known as a mudflow, is a type of landslide that occurs when a mixture of water, soil,…

Limnic Eruption

A limnic eruption is a rare and potentially catastrophic event in which a large volume of carbon dioxide (CO₂) suddenly…

Storm Surge

A storm surge is an abnormal rise in sea level accompanying a storm, primarily caused by the intense winds and…

Flood

A flood is an overflow of water that submerges land that is usually dry, resulting in significant environmental and societal…

Tsunami

A tsunami is a series of large ocean waves typically caused by underwater disturbances such as earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, or…

Sinkhole

A sinkhole is a depression or hole in the ground caused by the collapse of a surface layer, often occurring…

Avalanche

An avalanche is a rapid flow of snow, ice, and debris down a mountainside, typically occurring in steep terrain. These…

Landslide

A landslide is a geological phenomenon involving the movement of rock, soil, and debris down a slope due to gravity….

Volcanic Eruption

A volcanic eruption is a natural phenomenon where magma, gases, and other materials are expelled from Earth’s interior through surface…

Whole-Genome Sequencing

Whole-Genome Sequencing (WGS) is a comprehensive method used to determine the complete DNA sequence of an organism’s genome. This process…

Whole-Genome Sequencing in Bacterial Taxonomy

Whole-genome sequencing (WGS) has revolutionized the field of bacterial taxonomy, providing a level of resolution and accuracy that far surpasses…

Earthquake

An earthquake is a natural phenomenon characterized by sudden ground shaking caused by the release of energy in Earth’s crust….

Natural Disaster

Overview Geological Disasters Earthquakes Volcanic Eruptions Landslides Avalanches (snow/rock) Sinkholes Tsunamis (often triggered by underwater earthquakes or volcanic activity) Hydrological…

Cloudburst

A cloudburst is an extreme weather phenomenon characterized by unusually intense rainfall occurring over a relatively small geographical area within…

Limitations of 16S rRNA Gene Sequencing for Bacterial Taxonomy

The 16S ribosomal RNA (rRNA) gene has long been a fundamental tool in bacterial taxonomy due to its universal presence,…