However, social vulnerability is a pre-existing condition that affects a society's ability to prepare for and recover from a disruptive event.

The Singularity is an extremely disruptive, world-altering event that forever changes the course of human history.

However, the stone did trigger a complex set of associations with recent disruptive events.

A magnetic polar reversal would mean a whole host of disruptive events, but the impact would be minimal.

The accusations also closely follow two other disruptive events within the church.

"An execution is not a disruptive and monumental event here."

In addition, a localised power supply, especially if it uses renewables, can provide you with energy security in the face of disruptive events.

The aim of Incident Management is to restore a normal service as quickly as possible after a disruptive event.

In dealing with disruptive events such as this, a key element is collaborative decision making between Member States and industry.

This is like any disruptive event we've encountered such as viruses or the Borg.