eruption

Example Sentences

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The storm formed after several major eruptions on the Sun released billions of tons of charged particles toward Earth.

From Science Daily

Although its magma held a high amount of gas and was capable of a major explosion, the eruption initially produced a slow-moving lava flow inside the cone.

From Science Daily

After an electric 20-minute bidding war, Barker brought his hammer down to an eruption of applause.

From The Wall Street Journal

In “Tango Smoke,” “an emotional eruption occurred like tectonic plates about to decompress with an eruption.”

From New York Times

Both sides had seemed on the brink of a cease-fire before the eruption of Thursday’s violence.

From Seattle Times