Destruction refers to the act of destroying something or the state of being destroyed. It can be caused by natural disasters, war, or human actions. Destruction can result in damage so severe that things must be replaced, not fixed. The term can also refer to death, as when critics of war talk about the resulting destruction of human life. Examples of destruction include the wanton destruction of a town, the destruction of rainforests, and the trail of destruction left behind by an army.