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Cataclysm

usgb/ˈkætəklɪzəm/Volume
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Massive ImpactPlay
Used to describe events that dramatically alter life or landscape. SlideThe asteroid collision was a cataclysm, changing Earth's environment forever.
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Implies harmful outcomes, not just any big change. SlideWar is often a cataclysm, leaving devastation in its wake.
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Can be metaphorical, referring to events that feel like disasters. SlideHer sudden resignation was a cataclysm for the company's morale.
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