A population crash occurs when there is a sudden decline in the size of a population. It can be caused by factors such as disease outbreaks, natural disasters, lack of resources, or other catastrophic events.
Related terms
Malthusian Theory: The Malthusian theory suggests that population growth will outpace resource production, leading to widespread poverty and societal collapse.
Population Density: Population density refers to the number of individuals per unit area or volume. It helps determine how crowded an area is and can impact resource availability.
Ecological Footprint: An ecological footprint measures humanity's demand on nature by calculating the amount of land and resources required to sustain our lifestyle choices.