The bifurcation occurring at rc is known as saddle node, or tangent bifurcation, and is associated with the sudden, catastrophic disappearance, or appearance, of equilibria.
Sudden increases in unemployment, however, promote uncertainty even for those enjoying high employment protection.
Why are long periods of political stability punctuated by sudden bursts of intense instability?
The circulatory changes that result in functional closure of the foramen are sudden and abrupt, occurring within the first few minutes after birth.
The shockwave formed by this sudden collapse causes the rest of the star to explode in a supernova.
Autonomous vehicles moving in unknown environments require the system capacity to respond to sudden changes in the operating conditions.
Although the tumor is benign, resection is indicated because its bulk may cause cardiac dysfunction or sudden death.
The sudden death of animals is likely to be related to worm invasion into vital organs.