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debris—pieces of something destroyed
decaying—slowly breaking down through natural processes
ferry—a boat that carries people and goods from one
place to another
mainland—the main part of a continent or land mass
mine—an underground tunnel or pit from which coal
or another mineral is taken
miners—workers who dig for coal and other
natural resources
pier—a structure that reaches into water and serves as
a landing place
ruins—the remains of human-made structures
sea walls—walls built to keep sea waves from spilling
onto or destroying the land
seabed—the ocean floor
time capsule—something that stores items from the past
or present until they are rediscovered in the future
tourists—people who travel to visit another place
World War II—a war fought from 1939 to 1945
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