This is the 1552nd most frequent Korean word.
급격한
Sudden or rapid.
급격한 is used here to describe the sudden and intense characteristic of climate change.
급격한 기후 변화가 생태계를 위협하고 있다.
Rapid climate change is threatening the ecosystem.
In this context, 급격한 describes the sharp and rapid nature of the economic decline.
경제가 급격한 하락세를 보이고 있다.
The economy is showing a steep downward trend.
Here, 급격한 emphasizes the fast and sudden pace of population growth.