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a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

any state or process known through the senses rather than by intuition or reasoning

something that comes into existence as a result

any result that follows its cause after an interval

the consequences of an event (especially a catastrophic event)

the phenomenon of a popular trend attracting even greater popularity

the shattering or crushing effect of a sudden release of energy as in an explosion

the phenomenon whereby a small change at one place in a complex system can have large effects elsewhere, e.g., a butterfly flapping its wings in Rio de Janeiro might change the weather in Chicago