1
as in explosions
a sudden intense expression of strong feeling
a great eruption of glee as it suddenly dawned on her that she had won
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as in firings
the act or an instance of exploding
the eruption of the volcano Krakatoa was one of the most violent in global history
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Recent Examples of eruptions
Under chemical analysis, scientists were able to reconstruct past environmental changes like ocean temperature shifts and the eruptions of underwater seamounts, which left their marks on the ancient sponge.
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Brian Handwerk, Smithsonian Magazine, 11 Dec. 2024
And in Iceland, eruptions that spewed vibrant lava captivated audiences around the world.
—Joe Spring, Smithsonian Magazine, 9 Dec. 2024
On Earth, volcanic eruptions are largely composed of steam due to our planet’s water-rich interior.
—Chris Young, Interesting Engineering, 9 Dec. 2024
Efforts to study past eruptions like Tambora provide critical insights into the potential effects of future volcanic events.
—Scott Travers, Forbes, 8 Dec. 2024
Between 1808 and 1814, a series of volcanic eruptions sent ash and gases into the atmosphere.
—Scott Travers, Forbes, 8 Dec. 2024
While their immediate eruptions capture the imagination with dramatic displays of lava and ash, their true impact often lingers in the years that follow.
—Scott Travers, Forbes, 8 Dec. 2024
That activity consists of eruptions of electromagnetic radiation, or solar flares, and coronal mass ejections, or bubbles of plasma that often burst along with solar flares.
—Ty Roush, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
Tsunamis are long, high sea waves caused by earthquakes or other disturbances like volcanic eruptions.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 6 Dec. 2024
Brian Handwerk, Smithsonian Magazine, 11 Dec. 2024
And in Iceland, eruptions that spewed vibrant lava captivated audiences around the world.
—Joe Spring, Smithsonian Magazine, 9 Dec. 2024
On Earth, volcanic eruptions are largely composed of steam due to our planet’s water-rich interior.
—Chris Young, Interesting Engineering, 9 Dec. 2024
Efforts to study past eruptions like Tambora provide critical insights into the potential effects of future volcanic events.
—Scott Travers, Forbes, 8 Dec. 2024
Between 1808 and 1814, a series of volcanic eruptions sent ash and gases into the atmosphere.
—Scott Travers, Forbes, 8 Dec. 2024
While their immediate eruptions capture the imagination with dramatic displays of lava and ash, their true impact often lingers in the years that follow.
—Scott Travers, Forbes, 8 Dec. 2024
That activity consists of eruptions of electromagnetic radiation, or solar flares, and coronal mass ejections, or bubbles of plasma that often burst along with solar flares.
—Ty Roush, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
Tsunamis are long, high sea waves caused by earthquakes or other disturbances like volcanic eruptions.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 6 Dec. 2024
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“Eruptions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/eruptions. Accessed 18 Dec. 2024.
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