Plague of Locusts

The Plague of Locusts refers to a phenomenon where swarms of locusts—devastating insects related to grasshoppers—multiply rapidly and migrate in vast numbers, causing significant destruction to crops and vegetation. This can lead to severe food shortages and economic hardship for affected regions. Historically, such plagues have impacted societies, prompting migrations, famines, and social unrest. The most famous account of a locust plague is found in the biblical context, particularly in the Book of Exodus, where locusts were one of the ten plagues of Egypt, symbolizing divine punishment and a warning against oppression.