A gold rush occurs when a major gold discovery triggers a massive, rapid influx of miners and settlers to a region. It drives economic booms through mining, trade, and infrastructure development, benefiting prospectors, local businesses, and governments. Historical examples, like the 1849 California Gold Rush, reshaped economies and populations.
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