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eruptive

[ih-ruhp-tiv] / ɪˈrʌp tɪv /


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"Dukono is a mountain with almost continuous eruptive activity, so any violation of the danger zone carries a fatal risk," he told the BBC.

From BBC • May 8, 2026

Inspired by the 1771 watercolor Night view of a current of lava by British-Italian artist Pietro Fabris, Hamilton's concept relied on light and motion to replicate glowing lava and eruptive bursts.

From Science Daily • Nov. 7, 2025

By the early hours of January 16, all eruptive activity had ceased.

From National Geographic • Jan. 17, 2024

The radar can also hunt for pockets of water that could be fueling eruptive episodes that create the smooth plains, says Lorenzo Bruzzone, a remote-sensing scientist at the University of Trento.

From Science Magazine • Apr. 5, 2023

Then there was an eruptive movement, people pushing forward, other people pushing back.

From "Harriet Tubman: Conductor on the Underground Railroad" by Ann Petry




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