What process re-establishes climax communities after a major disruption in the environment?

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Disruption can occur from any external forces including violent storms, changes in current patterns, or an influx of pollutants. This makes the environment hostile to original species in the community. Succession is the recolonization of a few highly tolerant species into the area. Information can be found in the section Marine Communities Change as Time Passes.

What Process Re-Establishes Climax Communities After a Major Disruption in the Environment