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

But it has not seen a major eruption in recent times, in fact not since the 1950s, so the reason for the current crisis is unclear.

From BBC

At least nine of the suspects in a series of publicized arson arrests that followed the eruption of the wildfires on Jan. 7 were unhoused, according to police agencies.

From Los Angeles Times