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eruption

[ih-ruhp-shuhn] / ɪˈrʌp ʃən /


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The eruption of an Icelandic volcano kept some artists from getting to the festival, including The Cribs and Frightened Rabbit.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 6, 2026

Chemical analysis shows that this newer material differs from what was released during the previous eruption.

From Science Daily • Mar. 29, 2026

The magma currently present does not appear to be leftover from the earlier eruption.

From Science Daily • Mar. 29, 2026

Seama says, "Due to its extent and location it is clear that this is in fact the same magma reservoir as in the previous eruption."

From Science Daily • Mar. 29, 2026

In 2024, more than four decades after the eruption, Mount St. Helens is green once again.

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




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