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eruptive

[ih-ruhp-tiv] / ɪˈrʌp tɪv /


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The airport later confirmed on social media that the suspension had been extended a further four hours "due to increased eruptive activity".

From Barron's Sep. 6, 2026

"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

The system was also evaluated using historical data from 24 eruptions between 1998 and 2010, where the Jerk signal consistently appeared before eruptive events.

From Science Daily Mar. 15, 2026

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

From National Geographic Jan. 17, 2024

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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