Why are we so fascinated by ghost towns? | BBC Ideas

From war and disaster, industrial accidents to climate change - we're often drawn to places that have been abandoned. What is it about ghost towns that intrigues us?
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[@MariaMartinez-researcher]

Silvercreek, California. Once home to the largest Chinese immigrant community in the state. Hydraulically mined, the whole town was flushed away.

[@danbee6103]

...they call them "smart" cities, quit the opposite in terms of health, and your senses.

[@Vrey662]

I m not fascinated by ghost cities. Who cares about that? Dont include me.

[@Link_hyaa]

Bcs what can happen to us and what war or extreme events might cause us, we sure have to prevent them.
That's for sure