debris surge

Definitions of debris surge
  1. noun
    the sudden spread of dust and debris from a collapsing building
    “the destruction of the building produced an enormous debris surge”
    synonyms: debris storm
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    type of:
    rush, spate, surge, upsurge
    a sudden forceful flow
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