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30 Examples of a Force Majeure

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Force majeure is the chance of a large scale negative event over which a business has no power such as a war, major crime or natural disaster. This is a special class of business risk that is external, unpredictable and irresistible. The following are common examples of force majeure.
Earthquakes
Tsunami
Hurricanes
Typhoons
Cyclones
Tornados
Floods
Volcanic eruptions
Wildfires
Landslides
Avalanches
Ice storms
Disease epidemics
Wars
Invasion
Civil unrest
Terrorist attacks
Riots
Acts of sabotage
Blockades or embargoes
Explosions
Nuclear accidents
Power outages
Acts of piracy
Plagues
Cyberterrorism
Cybersecurity attacks
Economic collapses
Environmental emergencies
Chemical spills
Overview: Force Majeure
Type
Definition (1)
The potential for a negative large scale event that's fully beyond your control to result in losses.
Definition (2)
A risk that is external, unpredictable and irresistible.
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