debris

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In the Southland, strong El Niños increase the likelihood of wet winters that replenish water supplies and decrease wildfire frequency but can also lead to flooding, debris flows and coastal erosion.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 10, 2026

“There’s a lot of debris that comes down, and we work with our recovery forces in order to ensure that it doesn’t hit them. But of course we don’t want it to hit anyone else.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 10, 2026

Meanwhile, Saudi Arabia said that it intercepted seven ballistic missiles targeting its oil-rich Eastern Region, with debris falling near energy facilities.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 7, 2026

Earlier in the day, authorities in Abu Dhabi said they were battling fires at a Borouge petrochemical facility caused by falling debris from an Iranian missile.

From BBC • Apr. 5, 2026

The crash of all of this hurt and all this wondering pulls Axel from outside his house back inside, where Byrd sits on the floor, in a puddle of water and debris.

From "A Bird Will Soar" by Alison Green Myers