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eruption

[ih-ruhp-shuhn] / ɪˈrʌp ʃən /


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Closer to the eruption, conditions would have been catastrophic.

From Science Daily • May 11, 2026

By studying these chemical fingerprints, scientists can determine exactly which eruption produced a specific layer of ash.

From Science Daily • May 11, 2026

According to this idea, the eruption caused a volcanic winter that lasted as long as six years and pushed the global human population down to fewer than 10,000 people.

From Science Daily • May 11, 2026

One of the most important tools for studying the eruption is the volcanic material it left behind.

From Science Daily • May 11, 2026

Forest Engineer and Safety Officer Jim Rombach was in charge of making plans to keep the loggers safe in the event of a big eruption.

From "Mountain of Fire" by Rebecca E. F. Barone




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