Neurons in the human brain are capable of firing in specific patterns which cause oscillations.

Seismic activity can cause excessive oscillations of the building which may lead to structural failure.

The natural sway motion of people walking caused small sideways oscillations in the bridge.

Under extreme conditions, the initial shock can cause violent oscillations that quickly build and result in catastrophic damage of the entire airframe.

However, on March 2, 1869 a large storm, causing oscillations of more than two metres, partially destroyed the bridge and rendered it useless.

The electron beam must be so intense as to exceed the space charge limiting current in that region, causing oscillations that generate microwaves.

An incorrect switch setting led to the AGS causing extensive oscillations of the ascent stage.

If the Moon continues to recede from the Earth due to tidal acceleration, resonances may occur which will cause large oscillations of the obliquity.

This enables the Earth to exert a torque on the Moon which causes small but observable oscillations.

Vortex shedding in high winds can cause dangerous oscillations in the stack, and may lead to its collapse.