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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,…