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causing a great deal of harm, suffering, or damage
- The catastrophic earthquake left entire cities in ruins.
- Failing to address climate change could have catastrophic consequences for future generations.
- The catastrophic failure of the dam led to massive flooding downstream.
- The catastrophic impact of the hurricane displaced thousands of people from their homes.
- The catastrophic loss of biodiversity threatens the stability of ecosystems worldwide.