This is the 4899th most frequent Russian word.
катастрофы
"Катастрофы" means "catastrophes" or "disasters" in English.
Here, 'катастрофы' (disasters) is used in a general sense referring to severe natural events.
Климатические катастрофы становятся все более частыми.
Climatic disasters are becoming more frequent.
Here, 'катастрофы' (disasters) refers to large-scale economic collapses.
Экономические катастрофы могут порождать серьезные социальные проблемы.
Economic disasters can lead to serious social problems.
Here, 'катастрофы' (disasters) emphasizes the natural origin of the events described.