debris
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As these interactions continue, much of the gamma-ray energy becomes trapped inside the supernova debris and is converted into lower-energy visible light, helping make the explosion exceptionally bright.
From Science Daily • May 27, 2026
If no more survivors are found, mechanical diggers and other heavy equipment will be brought in to clear debris and recover bodies, she said, but gave no timeline.
From Barron's • May 25, 2026
She said she briefly lost consciousness, waking up to see debris covering two streets.
From BBC • May 24, 2026
During back-to-back flights last year, the Starship spaceships blew up, sending debris falling back to Earth and forcing air traffic around the Caribbean to take precautionary measures.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026
The road was littered with debris from the storm, and the truck had to drive slowly.
From "The Wild Robot Escapes" by Peter Brown
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