A community dedicated to examples of nature fighting back and reclaiming aspects of human civilization. Be it whole buildings, simple structures, or smaller items.
Rules:
Post only content that features nature overcoming man and man-made objects. Original content is especially welcomed.
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Source Gallery: https://izismile.com/2019/06/26/nature_takes_chernobyl_back_65_pics.html
Archived Source Gallery: https://web.archive.org/web/20240317193848/https://izismile.com/2019/06/26/nature_takes_chernobyl_back_65_pics.html
The gallery has more photos such as this.
I remember reading a while ago that Chernobyl has become a flourishing nature preserve. While animals have a health risk from radiation, it's still a smaller health hazard than living near human settlements. It's sad that our civilization is more destructive than an open nuclear core.