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75 Best Catastrophe-Themed Templates for PowerPoint and Google Slides

CrystalGraphics creates templates designed to make even average presentations look incredible. Below you’ll see thumbnail sized previews of the title slides of a few of our 75 best catastrophe templates for PowerPoint and Google Slides. The text you’ll see in in those slides is just example text. The catastrophe-related image or video you’ll see in the background of each title slide is designed to help you set the stage for your catastrophe-related topics and it is included with that template. In addition to the title slides, each of our templates comes with 17 additional slide layouts that you can use to create an unlimited number of presentation slides with your own added text and images. And every template is available in both widescreen and standard formats. With over 6 million presentation templates available for you to choose from, CrystalGraphics is the award-winning provider of the world’s largest collection of templates for PowerPoint and Google Slides. So, take your time and look around. You’ll like what you see! Whether you want 1 great template or an ongoing subscription, we've got affordable purchasing options and 24/7 download access to fit your needs. Thanks to our unbeatable combination of quality, selection and unique customization options, CrystalGraphics is the company you can count on for your presentation enhancement needs. Just ask any of our thousands of satisfied customers from virtually every leading company around the world. They love our products. We think you will, too!

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Presentation with catastrophe - Beautiful PPT theme featuring bushfire - wildfire fire global warming environmental backdrop and a sky blue colored foreground

Wildfire Fire Global Warming Environmental

The wildfire rages on, fueled by global warming and environmental catastrophe, leaving destruction in its wake. The image is stark: a massive blaze consuming everything in its path. The sky is a deep, foreboding grey, as if the heavens themselves are crying out in agony. A desperate man stands before the inferno, his eyes scanning the horizon for any sign of salvation. But there is none. Only hope remains, and it's dwindling fast. This is the world we're facing: a complex web of human neglect, environmental degradation, and the ever present threat of natural disasters like wildfire. In the midst of this chaos, we are reminded that even in the darkest moments, there are those who fight to protect our planet. Featuring images of firefighters battling blazes, conservationists working tirelessly to preserve forests, and community leaders pushing for sustainable practices these individuals embody the spirit of hope. The template is a Widescreen PowerPoint presentation, designed to be displayed on a high resolution monitor. Lavender is the dominant color palette, evoking a sense of calm yet intense emotion. This theme is enhanced with images of natural landscapes, such as forests and mountains, which serve as a backdrop for the emergency situations unfolding before our eyes. The template includes four How To slides to help you get started quickly: one for inserting high resolution images into your presentation; another for adding text overlays and animations; a third for incorporating interactive elements like links and videos; and the fourth for setting up templates, themes, and design layouts. Having a theme of "Emergency Response" is included a Background With the template is downloadable from CrystalGraphics, compatible with Google Slides, providing you with the flexibility to enhance your presentation with additional images or customizations as needed. The 3 Column Layout slide is particularly useful for organizing your content effectively. It features two columns side by side, allowing you to present information in a clear and concise manner. Have a Theme of "Survival" included this layout can be easily customized to fit your needs.

Presentation with catastrophe - Colorful presentation theme enhanced with 10-4-2021-huntington-beach backdrop and a dark gray colored foreground

10-4-2021 Huntington Beach California Industrial

In the aftermath of a devastating oil spill on the coast of Southern California in Huntington Beach, where the turquoise waters meet the horizon, the cleanup efforts were swift and decisive. Crews worked tirelessly to contain the damage, but despite their best efforts, the full extent of the catastrophe soon became apparent. As the situation unfolded, it was clear that this was no ordinary disaster one that would require a concerted effort from across multiple levels of government. The template features high resolution images for its background, with a sky blue color palette that evokes feelings of calmness and serenity, perfect for conveying the sense of tranquility found in nature. The 6 x 6 Organ Chart Layout slide is designed to provide a clear visual representation of the hierarchical structure of organizations involved in responding to the spill, making it easier for users to follow the process. The template is downloadable and compatible with Google Slides, allowing users to easily incorporate features such as background images, animations, and transitions into their presentations. The sky blue color palette adds a touch of warmth and friendliness to the overall design, while also acknowledging the severity of the situation. With 4 How To slides at the start of the deck, users will have all they need to get up and running quickly, with features such as include a background with images, having a theme of coastal California landscapes.

Presentation with catastrophe - PPT theme enhanced with weather catastrophe - destroyed after the tsunami architectural background and a sky blue colored foreground

Destroyed Tsunami Architectural Structures Island

As the world teeters on the brink of disaster, the once thriving cityscape lies in ruins, a testament to the devastating power of nature's fury. The streets are littered with debris, the buildings reduced to rubble, and the air thick with the acrid smell of smoke and ash. It's as if the very fabric of society has been torn apart, leaving behind only destruction and chaos. The Corner Title template is a powerful tool for creating a dramatic and attention grabbing presentation that sets the tone for your message. With its sleek design and bold color palette, this template is sure to make a statement. The Light Steel Blue background provides a clean and modern backdrop for the high resolution images that feature in the template, including stunning aerial views of the devastated cityscape. The Corner Title template is designed to be downloadable and compatible with Google Slides, making it easy to incorporate into your presentation. And with its extensive keyword list, you'll have everything you need to create a compelling narrative that engages your audience and leaves a lasting impression. This template is perfect for anyone looking to convey the sense of danger and urgency that comes with a disaster scenario. Whether you're presenting to a group of policymakers or a team of engineers, the Corner Title template will help you to craft a powerful message that resonates with your audience.

Presentation with catastrophe - Colorful presentation theme enhanced with work catastrophe - overcoming crisis break mixed media backdrop and a gray colored foreground

Overcoming Crisis Break Mixed Media

In the midst of chaos, where obstacles seem insurmountable and crises loom large, we can find solace in a powerful message that speaks to the human spirit. The title "Wide Title" is designed to grab attention, evoking a sense of drama and importance. This template features a Widescreen design, perfect for conveying a sense of grandeur and scope. The background images are high resolution and beautifully rendered, with a rich Peru color palette that adds depth and warmth to the overall aesthetic. The theme of financial struggles is palpable throughout the template, but it's not all doom and gloom this is an opportunity to showcase strength and resilience. The template includes four How To slides at the start of the deck, designed to help users get up and running quickly. These could include tips on creating a budget, managing stress, overcoming obstacles, or building a support network. However, for now, let's focus on the visuals. The 4 Pictures in the Grid Layout slide would feature: * A dramatic image of a woman standing strong against a city skyline at sunset * A bold and colorful illustration of a financial graph with a red X marked through it * A serene landscape photo of a woman meditating under a blooming tree * A striking portrait of a woman holding a laptop, symbolizing productivity and success This combination would add visual interest to the slide and convey the theme of overcoming obstacles. The inclusion of these images would also help to illustrate key concepts and make the information more engaging for the audience.

Presentation with catastrophe - Theme enhanced with work catastrophe - rear view of businesswoman looking background and a light gray colored foreground

Rear View Businesswoman Looking Aerostats

Theme enhanced with rear view of businesswoman looking at aerostats flying above city

Presentation with catastrophe - Audience pleasing slide set consisting of weather catastrophe - dried lake with some boats backdrop and a colored foreground

Dried Lake Boats

Slide set consisting of dried lake with some boats backdrop

Presentation with catastrophe - Theme featuring weather catastrophe - small plant in a cracked background and a colored foreground

Plant Cracked Soil

Theme featuring small plant in a cracked soil

Presentation with catastrophe - Beautiful slide deck featuring work catastrophe - overcoming crisis break mixed media backdrop and a wine colored foreground

Overcoming Crisis Break Mixed Media

Slide deck featuring overcoming crisis break mixed media

Presentation with catastrophe - Cool new slide set with aral-sea-catastrophe-sandy-salt backdrop and a yellow colored foreground

Aral Sea Catastrophe Sandy Salt

Slide set with aral sea catastrophe sandy salt desert on the place of former bottom of aral sea aktumsuk cape in karakalpakstan uzbekistan backdrop

Presentation with catastrophe - Audience pleasing theme consisting of threat of ecological catastrophe backdrop and a light gray colored foreground

Threat Ecological Catastrophe

As the world teeters on the brink of ecological catastrophe, the threat of devastating consequences looms large. Corner Title is designed to convey this sense of urgency and importance, with a dark khaki color palette that evokes feelings of gravitas and seriousness. The template features high resolution images for the background, creating a dramatic and immersive visual experience. The design is sleek and modern, yet still grounded in a sense of realism and authenticity. Corner Title is not just a presentation tool, but an extension of your brand's message and values. Our CRystal Clear Goal slide serves as a rallying cry, emphasizing the importance of taking action to save our planet. Featuring a striking image that highlights the severity of the situation, this slide sets the tone for the rest of the deck. Including a background with a subtle gradient effect, it adds depth and visual interest to the presentation. Having a theme of environmental sustainability, Corner Title is designed to inspire and motivate your audience. Enhanced with bold typography and eye catching graphics, it's the perfect tool for communicating complex ideas in an engaging and accessible way.

Presentation with catastrophe - Slide deck featuring aral-sea-catastrophe-sandy-salt background and a coral colored foreground

Aral Sea Catastrophe Sandy Salt

Slide deck featuring aral sea catastrophe sandy salt desert on the place of former bottom of aral sea aktumsuk cape in karakalpakstan uzbekistan background

Presentation with catastrophe - Audience pleasing PPT theme consisting of work catastrophe - portrait of a wet businessman backdrop and a gray colored foreground

Portrait Wet Businessman Walking Dock

PPT theme consisting of portrait of a wet businessman walking on a dock looking over the sea with stormy sky on the background

Presentation with catastrophe - Cool new PPT theme with weather catastrophe - dried lake with some boats backdrop and a colored foreground

Dried Lake Boats

PPT theme with dried lake with some boats

Presentation with catastrophe - Cool new slide set with weather catastrophe - flooded landscape with lost bathtub backdrop and a tawny brown colored foreground

Flooded Landscape Lost Bathtub Radbuza

Slide set with flooded landscape with lost bathtub radbuza river pilsen city czech republic europe backdrop

Presentation with catastrophe - Slides featuring work catastrophe - rear view of businesswoman looking background and a light gray colored foreground

Rear View Businesswoman Looking Aerostats

Slides featuring rear view of businesswoman looking at aerostats flying above city

Presentation with catastrophe - PPT theme consisting of weather catastrophe - flooded garden background and a colored foreground

Flooded Garden

PPT theme consisting of flooded garden background

Presentation with catastrophe - Beautiful slides featuring aral-sea-catastrophe-sandy-salt backdrop and a coral colored foreground

Aral Sea Catastrophe Sandy Salt

Slides featuring aral sea catastrophe sandy salt desert on the place of former bottom of aral sea aktumsuk cape in karakalpakstan uzbekistan

Presentation with catastrophe - Colorful slide set enhanced with weather catastrophe - dried lake with some boats backdrop and a colored foreground

Dried Lake Boats

Slide set enhanced with dried lake with some boats

Presentation with catastrophe - Presentation theme consisting of nuclear - destroyed place after a catastrophe background and a ocean colored foreground

Destroyed Place Catastrophe Man Raincoat

Presentation theme consisting of destroyed place after a catastrophe with man in raincoat and lantern concept

Presentation with catastrophe - Presentation enhanced with weather catastrophe - flooded garden background and a violet colored foreground

Flooded Garden

Presentation enhanced with flooded garden background

Presentation with catastrophe - Beautiful PPT theme featuring work catastrophe - shocked businesswoman backdrop and a gray colored foreground

Shocked Businesswoman

PPT theme featuring shocked businesswoman

▼Key features of this template

  • They are compatible with both PowerPoint and Google Slides running on either Windows PCs or Macs.

  • They are available in both standard and widescreen slide formats. You can choose your preferred format by clicking on the "Widescreen" check box or icon.

  • Each template includes a beautiful high-resolution background image or video to visually reinforce the theme of your presentation.

  • In addition, each template includes designer-created graphics and modern fonts to give your presentations an up-to-date, professional look.

  • Each template's default design and title text position have been carefully selected to complement its background without covering faces or other key elements.

  • All text includes backdrops whose transparency level is mathematically calculated to maximize text readability while still allowing the background to be seen.

  • And all the text, text backdrops and graphics in every slide are colored with a palette designed to beautifully complement the colors in the background.

  • Our Premium templates (those with the descriptor “Premium” in their subtitle) include over 64 slide layouts to give you maximum flexibility as you create your presentations.

    • Those layouts are available to you whenever you create a new slide or when you want to change the layout of an existing slide.
    • They include everything you need to make all sorts of presentations. In addition to the layouts for the title slide and the usual title and content slide, they include many other layouts for slide types including table of contents slides, org charts, charts, diagrams, infographics, photo slides, thank you slides and more.
    • While creating these layouts our template designers have ensured that all text in every layout adjusts as gracefully as possible to various numbers of words.

  • Customizable templates (those with the descriptor “Customizable” in their subtitle) may be easily modified online before you download them.

    • To modify them, simply click on the pencil editing icon, then select your choice of ready to go designs and title text positions.
    • The editing tool also makes it easy to reposition and scale the background image or video to best suit your needs.

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