debris

Example Sentences

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Tuesday for the Palisades, Sunset and Hurst burn scar areas because of possible mud and debris flows.

From Los Angeles Times

“While this storm is not expected to be as intense as the atmospheric river we experienced in December, heavy rain, thunderstorms, and dangerous surf can still create serious hazards, including flooding and debris flows.”

From Los Angeles Times

They have since been painstakingly sorting through the debris, searching for clues and trying to establish what belongs to whom.

From BBC

Sewage and debris flow from Tijuana are an ever-present threat and decades-long source of frustration and anger in Imperial Beach, where beaches have been closed and some residents have planted “Stop the Stink” yard signs.

From Los Angeles Times

Steve Foreman was walking on Dunwich beach when he spotted the ailing turtle, which he initially thought was "just some debris".

From BBC