sudden eruption

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Used for a sudden outbreak of something, like violence or emotion, not just volcanoes.

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  • The political rally ended in a sudden eruption of violence.
  • His calm demeanor shattered with a sudden eruption of anger.
  • The tense silence was broken by a sudden eruption of laughter.
  • After hearing the tragic news, she experienced a sudden eruption of grief.
  • What started as a calm discussion descended into a sudden eruption of accusations.
  • The brainstorming session led to a sudden eruption of creative ideas.
  • The final note of the symphony was met with a sudden eruption of applause.
  • The controversial new law caused a sudden eruption of protests across the country.
  • The fire alarm triggered a sudden eruption of panic among the hotel guests.
  • When the school bell rang, there was a sudden eruption of noise and activity in the hallways.