eruption occurs

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A more formal way to say that an eruption is happening.

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Examples (10)

  • A volcanic eruption occurs when magma is released from a volcano.
  • The last major eruption of this volcano occurred over a century ago.
  • Scientists predict that another massive eruption could occur within the next 50 years.
  • An eruption of violence occurred shortly after the controversial verdict was announced.
  • How often does a volcanic eruption occur in this seismically active region?
  • A sudden eruption of laughter occurred in the otherwise silent library.
  • The official report stated that a serious eruption of protest occurred outside the parliament building.
  • While a minor eruption occurred last year, it posed no significant threat to the nearby towns.
  • Geologists are closely monitoring the area where a slow lava eruption is occurring.
  • If such an eruption of public anger were to occur again, the government would be forced to resign.