There's just something about Ghost Towns that is downright interesting. The countless stories lost to history and the eerie ruins are fascinating to explore and learn about. This video looks at 10 of the most interesting ghost towns and their dramatic rises and falls. Some were mining towns that were no longer needed, others faced environmental disasters and still others fizzled out due to poor planning. Looking back at these stories gives us an insightful view on the way things used to be and how we can act in the present to help prevent similar situations.
Highlights
0:20 - Logan Triangle - Pennsylvania
2:00 - Bodie - California
3:51 - Shenandoah Woods - Pennsylvania
4:38 - Eagle Mountain - California
6:02 - Pruitt Igoe Homes - Missouri
8:18 - Fordlandia - Brazil
10:17 - Kijong-Dong - North Korea (DMZ)
12:18 - Kennecott - Alaska
13:31 - Centralia - Pennsylvania
15:38 - Picher - Oklahoma