eruption

Example Sentences

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The hillside behind her was sprinkled with desert golds, but the display fell short of the riotous eruption of flowers posted on social media.

From Los Angeles Times

The findings show that New Zealand's wildlife was heavily shaped by dramatic climate shifts and powerful volcanic eruptions.

From Science Daily

The platinum spike may have come from a volcanic fissure eruption in Iceland rather than an object from space.

From Science Daily

Predicting volcanic eruptions early enough to warn authorities and nearby communities remains one of the biggest challenges in volcanology.

From Science Daily

The stock market has tended to shrug off other military eruptions over the following years, even when share prices fell sharply upon the outbreak of hostilities.

From Los Angeles Times