Debris Surge (Noun)
Meaning
The sudden spread of dust and debris from a collapsing building; "the destruction of the building produced an enormous debris surge".
Classification
Nouns denoting natural events.
Examples
- The collapse of the old factory sent a massive debris surge through the streets, blocking traffic and causing widespread panic.
- Rescue teams struggled to navigate through the dense debris surge that filled the area after the earthquake.
- The explosion generated a massive debris surge that shattered windows and damaged nearby buildings.
- Eyewitnesses described the scene as chaotic as a massive debris surge engulfed the surrounding area after the demolition went wrong.
- Emergency responders had to wait for the debris surge to settle before they could safely enter the disaster zone to search for survivors.