+**Media Decay** is the slow, inevitable degradation of information stored on physical or digital mediums over time. This process can lead to permanent [Data Loss](/wiki/data_loss), threatening historical records and cultural heritage, making [Digital Preservation](/wiki/digital_preservation) a critical challenge.
+## See also
+- [Data Rot](/wiki/data_rot)
+- [Information Loss](/wiki/information_loss)
+- [Archiving](/wiki/archiving)
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