environmental disturbance
[/ɪnˌvaɪrənˈmɛntəl dɪˈstɜrbəns/]
nounpl: environmental disturbances
perturbação ambiental
1. Any significant alteration or disruption to the natural environment, including ecosystems, habitats, or environmental conditions caused by natural events or human activities
The construction of the highway caused significant environmental disturbance to the local wildlife habitat.
A construção da rodovia causou uma perturbação ambiental significativa ao habitat da fauna local.
2. A disturbance to the balance of natural systems such as forests, wetlands, or water bodies that affects biodiversity and ecological stability
Environmental disturbance from deforestation has reduced the biodiversity in the Amazon region.
A perturbação ambiental causada pelo desmatamento reduziu a biodiversidade na região amazônica.
3. An ecological event that interrupts normal environmental conditions and processes
Natural disasters like floods and hurricanes are types of environmental disturbance.
Desastres naturais como inundações e furacões são tipos de perturbação ambiental.
In Brazil, the term 'perturbação ambiental' is frequently used in environmental legislation, conservation efforts, and discussions about deforestation, particularly concerning the Amazon rainforest. The concept is significant in Brazilian environmental policy and indigenous land rights discussions. In the USA, 'environmental disturbance' is commonly used in scientific, regulatory, and policy contexts related to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and environmental impact assessments.
Related Idioms & Phrases
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ecological footprint
human-induced disturbance
natural disturbance regime
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