Apocalyptic (catastrophic) refers to events or scenarios that lead to widespread destruction or the end of civilization. These events can be natural, such as earthquakes, volcanoes, or tsunamis, or man-made, like nuclear war or severe climate change. The term often evokes images of a world in chaos, where societal structures collapse and survival becomes a primary concern. In literature and film, apocalyptic themes explore the consequences of such disasters, often focusing on human resilience and the struggle for survival. Examples include works like The Road by Cormac McCarthy and movies like Mad Max, which depict life in a world transformed by catastrophe.