In our area the loss of oaks is BLS - bacterial leaf scorch caused by xylella fastidiosa, carried from tree to tree by insects.
Secondary to the death of major sections and/or the whole tree adventitious insects move in and can cause the fine sawdust you’re seeing perhaps?
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