noun
destruction of nature; environmental destruction
Refers to the large-scale damage or destruction of the natural environment, often due to human activity such as development, pollution, or deforestation.
自然破壊が進むと、多くの動物が絶滅の危機に瀕する。
As the destruction of nature progresses, many animals face the threat of extinction.
この地域の自然破壊は、観光開発によって引き起こされた。
The environmental destruction in this area was caused by tourism development.
環境破壊 is a broader term for environmental destruction, including pollution and urban issues, while 自然破壊 specifically emphasizes the destruction of natural landscapes and ecosystems.
Compound of 自然 (nature) and 破壊 (destruction).