The "butterfly effect" describes a situation in which a minor change in input (eg, a butterfly flapping its wings in one part of the world) can have a major effect on output (eg, a windstorm developing in another part of the world). This aspect of chaotic systems illustrates their property of:

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Chaotic systems are dynamic systems with reiterative feedback loops. A minor change in input can create a major change in output. This is often described as the butterfly effect. A butterfly's flapping wings in California can over time become a hurricane in New York.

The "Butterfly Effect" Describes a Situation in Which a Minor