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subsequent failure, irrespective of the initiating event. This is why the use
of conditions is so important in the construction of any event pathway map.
When coupled with event activity node descriptions, they tell a more com-
plete story.
Biologists sometimes use a modified version of an event pathway map
that may have some interest to readers. Figure6.4 illustrates a causal
analysis of the degradation of giant kelp forest beds. Note that in this
example much of the action verbiage is contained within the connectors
themselves, and not in the event activity nodes as illustrated in the pr ...