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.