Eruption

/ɪɹˈʌpʃən/

/ˌiˈɹəpʃən/, /ˌɪˈɹəpʃən/

Eruption

the sudden outburst of lava and steam from a volcanic mountain

a sudden very loud noise

synonyms : bam

the emergence of a tooth as it breaks through the gum

a sudden violent spontaneous occurrence (usually of some undesirable condition)

synonyms : irruption

(of volcanos) pouring out fumes or lava (or a deposit so formed)

synonyms : eructation

symptom consisting of a breaking out and becoming visible

Examples

1. Now, the eruption enters its next phase.

2. Bigger eruptions have more significant global impacts.

3. The eruption has so far claimed 189 buildings and 14 kilometers of highways.

4. More recent eruptions can have big effects, too.