How can catastrophic events impact ecosystems? Give at least 4 examples. Use complete sentences.

Explanation:

Catastrophic Events caused by nature such as tornadoes or droughts effect the ecosystem greatly. Hurricanes impact the aquatic and terrestrial ecosystems. Sediment erosion and deposition affects the marine life and the intrusion of salt water into freshwater causes many organisms to die.

Earthquakes, landslides, volcanic eruptions and natural bush fires all affect the many different ecosystems on our planet. Initially, these disasters negatively affect the biodiversity of wetlands, forests and coastal systems by causing the spread of invasive species, mass species mortality and loss of habitat.