debris
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"Additional analysis of nearby seismic stations, long period seismic waves, and satellite imagery led to the determination that the seismic event was instead a glacial collapse and debris flow, and that no earthquake had occurred."
From Barron's ● Aug. 27, 2026
Despite scaling down its warning for Birmingham, the EA said standing water and debris could persist in the city on Thursday.
From BBC ● Aug. 27, 2026
While Phobos is heavily marked by craters, Deimos appears smoother because much of its surface is covered by loose dust and rocky debris known as regolith.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 26, 2026
Footage shared by the broadcaster, which AFP was unable to immediately verify, showed rushing water carrying tree branches and debris, as well as a flooded road.
From Barron's ● Aug. 26, 2026
In addition, the accumulation of black soot and debris around the camp was soaking up the heat of the sun and warming the floe, turning the surface to slush.
From "Shipwreck at the Bottom of the World" by Jennifer Armstrong
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