debris
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The Guerrero has never officially been found, mainly because the debris field Mr. Malcom and his fellow divers encountered is so scattered.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 10, 2026
The shower is made up of dust particles from the Comet 55P/Tempel-Tuttle, which leaves a trail of debris as it follows its path around the Sun.
From BBC ● Nov. 7, 2026
Although the two suspected survivors have not been directly observed, their gravitational influence could help explain why the debris remains organized into two distinct rings rather than forming one continuous disc.
From Science Daily ● Nov. 6, 2026
Vlasenko couldn’t breathe or see for the dust and debris.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 6, 2026
Natalie was glad to be alone for a little while, and Churro was happy to sniff at all the piles of trash and debris and to pee on everything.
From "Two Degrees" by Alan Gratz
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