Human Habitation Abandonment

Definition

Human habitation abandonment refers to the process of people leaving and permanently vacating an area due to various reasons such as natural disasters, environmental degradation, or economic decline. It involves the complete desertion of homes, buildings, and infrastructure.

Analogy

Imagine a neighborhood where all the houses are suddenly empty and no one is around. It's like a ghost town where people have left because it became unsafe or unlivable.

Related terms

Environmental Migration: Environmental migration refers to the movement of people from one place to another due to environmental factors such as climate change, droughts, or rising sea levels.

Urban Decay: Urban decay is the deterioration and decline of urban areas characterized by abandoned buildings, vacant lots, and a decrease in population.

Ghost Town: A ghost town is an abandoned village or city that was once populated but has been deserted over time due to economic changes or other reasons.