Urban exploration

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Urban exploration (often shortened as urbex or urban ex, and sometimes known as roof and tunnel hacking) is the exploration of manmade structures, usually abandoned ruins or hidden components of the built environment. Photography and historical documentation are heavily featured in the hobby, generally involving trespassing onto private property. Urban exploration is also called draining (exploring storm drains or sewers), urban spelunking, urban rock climbing, urban caving, building hacking, or mousing. The activity presents risks including physical danger, the possibility of arrest and punishment if done illegally and/or without permission, and other hazards. Some activities associated with urban exploration may violate local or regional laws, certain broadly interpreted anti-terrorism laws, or can be considered trespassing or invasion of privacy. Encountering squatters in abandoned or unmonitored properties can lead to unpredictable and potentially dangerous situations.

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