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The "Locust Effect" is a term used to describe a cycle of displacement and cultural destruction that occurs when individuals or groups leave an area, often due to economic pressures, and subsequently transform their new location into a replica of the environment they left behind. This phenomenon can be broken down into several key steps: * Initial Departure: People leave their original location, often due to rising costs of living or deteriorating conditions in their community. This exodus can b