By Dr. Hassan HumeidaKIEL, GERMANY: The term “natural disaster” has become misleading. The result is a dramatic increase and intensification of natural disasters worldwide. Invisible Disasters: Geological and Biological Cascades: However, climate change also triggers disasters that, at first glance, one might not connect with the weather. Conclusion: The End of Normality: The increase in natural disasters demonstrates that we have left our planet’s comfort zone. We must take the Earth’s warning signs seriously – because today’s natural disasters are only a foretaste of the uninhabitable world of tomorrow if we do not stop CO 2 ​ emissions.